May 29 Ascension of the Baha u’llah

Posted by ksozenbe in Baha'i on 27. May, 2011 | Comments Off

Ascension of the Baha u’llah   (Baha’i) Ascension of the Baha u’llah marks the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Baha’i faith.  Baha’is suspend work on this day.

May 23 Declaration of the Bab

Posted by ksozenbe in Baha'i on 20. May, 2011 | Comments Off

Declaration of the Bab   (Baha’i) Declaration of the Bab commemorates the day in 1844 on which the Bab announced his identity as the Bab, or Gate, the herald of the new age.

May 17 ‘Azamat

Posted by ksozenbe in Baha'i on 13. May, 2011 | Comments Off

‘Azamat   (Baha’i) ‘Azamat meaning Grandeur is the fourth month of the Baha’i year.

May 17 Wesak

Posted by ksozenbe in Buddhism on 13. May, 2011 | Comments Off

Wesak   (Buddhism) Wesak is the most important day of the year for Buddhists.   Coming on the full moon, it marks the triple celebration of Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Final Demise.