Feast of the Nineteenth Day of the month of Nur (05/06)

On June 5, according to the Gregorian calendar, the month of Nur begins, which translated from Arabic means «Light». On this day —, the first day of the month of Nur according to the nineteen-month Bahá'í calendar — marks the important holiday — the holiday of the Nineteenth day of the month of Nur.

Each holiday of the Nineteenth Day, which is named after the beginning of the month, consists of three parts. During the first part, prayers and quotes from the scriptures are read.

The second part deals with administrative matters, where all those present discuss community affairs.

And the third is dedicated to friendly communication over tea and food.

In addition, this day marks the anniversary of the introduction of the Bahai's religion into the US

On June 5, 1894, the first formal Baha'i groups established themselves in Chicago, leading to the founding of the Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly in the United States.

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