Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha’i)

The Martyrdom of the Bab is a holiday commemorating the July 9, 1850 execution of the co-founder of the Baha’i faith, the Báb, in Persia. On this day, the Báb was charged with apostasy and shot by order of the Prime Minister of the Persian Empire. The Martyrdom is commemorated with prayers and scripture.