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Obligatory Prayers in the Baha'i Faith

The Baha'i Faith includes three obligatory prayers, although individuals may choose which of three they wish to perform in any 24-hour period.

Haft-Sin Table

The haft-sin table is a traditional component of Persian new year celebrations, commonly known as Naw-Ruz or Nowruz. This tradition is embraced by both Zoroastrians and Baha'is.

Medium Obligatory Baha'i Prayer

The Baha'i Faith includes three obligatory prayers, although a Baha'i is only required to perform one of them in any 24-hour period. For those performing the Medium Obligatory Prayer, the following steps should be performed at noon.

Short Obligatory Baha'i Prayer

The Baha'i Faith includes three obligatory prayers, although a Baha'i is only required to perform one of them in any 24-hour period. For those performing the Short Obligatory Prayer, the following steps should be performed at noon.

How To Perform The Long Obligatory Baha'i Prayer

The Baha'i Faith includes three obligatory prayers, although a Baha'i is only required to perform one of them in any 24-hour period. For those performing the Long Obligatory Prayer, there is no predetermined time of prayer.
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