vegetarianism. Vegetarian food has been recommended by `Abdul-Bahá, the son of the Faiths Prophet-Founder - Baháulláh, as being the most natural food for humankind. Baháís are free, however, to be vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

Is Bahai vegetarian?

While there are no dietary restrictions in the Baháʼí Faith, Abdul-Bahá, the son of the founder of the religion, noted that a vegetarian diet consisting of fruits and grains was desirable, except for people with a weak constitution or those that are sick.

Do Bahais have to fast?

Baháulláh designated a 19-day period of fasting each year immediately before the Baháí New Year. The fasting is seen as a period of spiritual preparation and regeneration for the new year ahead.

What holidays do Bahai celebrate?

Holy daysNaw-Rúz.The Birth of the Báb.Declaration of the Báb.Martyrdom of the Báb.The Birth of Bahaullah.Festival of Ridván.Ascension of Baháʼulláh.Day of the Covenant.More items

What is the most important Bahai holiday?

The Festival of Ridván The Festival of Ridván, a twelve-day festival that commemorates Baháʼulláhs announcement to be the Manifestation of God, is the most holy Baháʼí festival to which Baháʼulláh referred as the Most Great Festival. The first, ninth and twelfth days of the festival are celebrated as holy days.

Which countries celebrate Naw Ruz?

The traditional Nowruz holiday, from which the Bahai holiday derives, has been celebrated since ancient times in Iran, and is observed by culturally-adjacent peoples in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iraq, Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, and Tajikistan.

What religion is Naw Ruz?

Naw Rúz dates back approximately 3,000 years and is rooted in Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion the predates Christianity and Islam.