A twelve-day festival in the Bahá’í Faith, commemorating Bahá’u’lláh’s declaration that he was a Manifestation of God. Riḍván means “Paradise” and is named after the Garden of Ridván (lit. garden of paradise) or Najibiyyih Garden. It is the holiest Bahá’í festival, and is also referred to as the “Most Great Festival” and the “King of Festivals”. The first day, ninth day and twelfth days are Holy Days in which work is to be suspended.
— Riḍván Festival Celebrations —
1st Day of Riḍván
Saturday, April 21st at 2:30pm
Bahá’í Faith Community Center; 6910 E. Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85254
9th Day of Riḍván
Saturday, April 28th at 6:30pm
Bahá’í Faith Community Center; 6910 E. Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85254
12th Day of Riḍván
Wednesday, May 2nd at 10am
In the McCormick Ranch Railroad Park
Friends please pack your lunch, water, and picnic gear and join us at the McCormick Ranch Railroad Park (under the Rotary Ramada #22 to celebrate the 12th day of Ridvan. The park also has food (hamburgers, hot dogs etc) and beverages for sale.
The Holy Days Committee will provide Cups, Plates, Utensils, Napkins. We will not be providing food so please bring your own food or enough food to share with others. For any questions please email the Holy Days Committee: bahaihdc@gmail.com