Observances
Days throughout the year when Bahá'í communities gather to mark wider concerns connected to the Faith's principles.
World Religion Day
Third Sunday of January
Founded by Bahá'ís in 1950 to draw attention to the harmony of spiritual principles in all the world's religions.
Stories of recognition, the oneness of religion, and dialogue across faiths.
Curated reading
Race Unity Day
Second Sunday of June (US tradition)
Established by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States in 1957 to promote racial harmony.
Stories of unity, equality, and the elimination of racial prejudice.
Curated reading
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 25 (UN observance)
The Bahá'í teaching of the equality of women and men is at the heart of this observance.
Stories of women in Bahá'í history; the principle of gender equality.
Curated reading
United Nations Day
October 24
Bahá'ís support the principle of collective security and the institutions of international order. The Bahá'í International Community has held UN consultative status since 1948.
Stories of Bahá'í engagement with international governance and unity.
Curated reading
See also: the nine Bahá'í Holy Days.