National Baha'i Day was proclaimed in 2003 by the Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Howard Cook. And once proclaimed, the day becomes a permanent feature of the island. «This is how we started celebrating Bahá'í Day on July 25 every year», — noted Linda Roce, Secretary of the Bahá'í Community of Jamaica.
The event was not only a celebration for the 21-seat Baha'i community on the island. They were joined by other religious leaders and political figures in Jamaica.
Today, a Baha'i Day breakfast organized by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Jamaica stands out among the Bahá'í Day events. Celebrations take place in the Baha'i communities of Kingston, Montego Bay and Port Antonio. For example, in Port Antonio, as part of the holiday, an exhibition is held in the public library on the history of the Bahá'í Faith in Jamaica.
Representatives of different religions from the interreligious council, including Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, as well as the mayor of Kingston and journalists, are invited to the celebrations in Kingston —, the capital of Jamaica —. In a speech at one of these holidays, Mayor Desmond Mackenzie confirmed that «Kingston welcomes Baha'is with open arms because they share the Baha'is' desire for unity and peace».
Baha'i communities throughout Jamaica host various activities: classes with children, study groups and prayer meetings to which everyone is invited.