UPCOMING EVENTS
May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026
Declaration of the Báb
Bahá’ís around the world celebrate the 22nd May 1844 as the day of the declaration of The Báb, who was the forerunner of Baha’u’llah the founder of the Baha’i Faith.
Bahá’ís view The Báb as a Messenger of God, who had a role that can be likened to John The Baptist (who told of the coming of Christ) in heralding the coming of the latest Manifestation of God: Bahá’u’lláh.
The events surrounding the declaration of The Báb have been told in many ways, but perhaps the most widely read is the account in The Dawn-Breakers: Nabíl’s Narrative of the Early Days of the Bahá’í Revelation. This book was written by Nabil (one of the Letters of the Living), and chronicles the early days of the revelation of The Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.
This year's celebration of the Declaration of the Báb will be a community celebration at the Bahá’í Center held on Saturday, May 23. The Holy Day is commemorated two hours after sunset, which is 8:57pm on this day. The doors open at 9:00pm for socializing and light refreshments. The program will begin at 10:15pm.
May 29, 2026
May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh
Friday, night at 3:00 a.m. Bahá’ís around the world will observe and commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Bahá’u’lláh. In those solemn and prayerful occasions, filled with meditative contemplation, Bahá’ís everywhere will reflect on the powerful teachings of this relatively new global Faith and remember the extreme sacrifices it required to bring its message of unity to humanity. Bahá’u’lláh said “The best-beloved of all things in my sight is justice …”
Bahá’ís and their friends will remember that powerful injunction when they gather to commemorate Bahá’u’lláh’s passing. In memory of Bahá’u’lláh, and to honor his revelation’s new teachings, Bahá’ís urge all humanity to advocate for all those who suffer injustice.
The Charlotte Bahá’í community will observe this Holy Day in private homes in neighborhoods across the area. If you would like to participate, please contact us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 14, 2026
Race Unity Day
Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, implored people to “close your eyes to racial differences and welcome all with the light of oneness.” To that end, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States inaugurated Race Unity Day in 1957 to promote racial harmony and understanding.
The purpose of Race Unity Day is to focus attention on racial prejudice, which Bahá’ís believe is the most challenging moral issue facing our nation. Writing in the mid-1800s, Bahá’u’lláh stated unequivocally that humanity is a single race and called on the world to recognize the principle of human oneness in all spheres of life.
The Charlotte Area Bahá’í community celebrates Race Unity Day each year, collaborating with neighbors and community partners. Stay tuned for me details on what this year's celebration on June 14 will be.
Who We Are
The Bahá’í Community
In thousands upon thousands of locations around the world, the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith inspire individuals and communities as they work to improve their own lives and contribute to the advancement of civilization. Bahá’í beliefs address such essential themes as the oneness of God and religion, the oneness of humanity and freedom from prejudice, the inherent nobility of the human being, the progressive revelation of religious truth, the development of spiritual qualities, the integration of worship and service, the fundamental equality of the sexes, the harmony between religion and science, the centrality of justice to all human endeavors, the importance of education, and the dynamics of the relationships that are to bind together individuals, communities, and institutions as humanity advances towards its collective maturity.