Declaration of the Bab (Bahá’í)

The Bahá’í Era began with the Declaration of the Bab, when the Bab announced that he was a messenger of God and foretold the coming of another messenger of God in the near future. The event took place in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran).

The Declaration of the Báb is one of nine holy days of the year when work is suspended for those observing the faith.

The date varies year to year. The Bahá’í day ends and a new one begins at sunset; consequently, the day on which a Feast or Holy Day is observed begins at sunset of the day before the Gregorian calendar dates listed.