Holy Days
Naw-Ruz - March 21
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The Baha’i New Year’s Day is astronomically fixed to begin the year on the spring equinox. Naw-Rúz is the Baha'i new year's day and is one of nine holy days of the year when work is suspended.
Ayyam-i-ha (Intercalary Days) - February 26 through March 1
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Ayyam-i-ha, or “Days of Ha,” are devoted to spiritual preparation for the Fast. It is a time of celebrating, hospitality, charity and gift giving. Typically a gift is given to loved ones each day, although the number and times of gift giving are entirely up to the gift giver.
