On July 13, according to the Gregorian calendar, the month of Kalimat begins, which translated into Russian means «Words». On this day, the Bahá'ís celebrate the important holiday —, the holiday of the Nineteenth Day of the month of Kalimat.
Baha'i faith has its own special calendar. The Bahá'í solar calendar — year consists of nineteen months of nineteen days. The days from February 26 to March 1 are called «insert days».
The years are counted from the moment Bab proclaimed His mission in 1844. The New Year begins from the moment of the spring equinox (March 21). Nineteenth month, from March 2 to March 20 inclusive, — month of fasting.
Each month is given the name of God's attributes, for example: «Greatness», «Perfection», «Will», «Knowledge», «Honor» and others. Baha'i days begin and end with sunset.