Profiles Index

Naw-Ruz – The Baha'i and Zoroastrian New Year
The Persian New Year is commonly celebrated by two distinct religious groups, the Baha'is and the Zoroastrians.

L. Ron Hubbard's Birthday – March 13
Like many religions, Scientology honors the birth of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, every year with a holiday. Formal gatherings may be used to mark the day, but Hubbard himself requested that people celebrate it by providing community service.

Badi Calendar - The Baha'i Calendar
Baha'is recognizes its own specific calendar, including different division of months and the placement of holidays that are particular to the Baha'i Faith.

Fasting in the Baha'i Faith – The Month of Ala
Followers of the Baha'i Faith fast during the 19-day month of Ala, which leads up to the new year celebrations of Naw-Ruz at the spring equinox on March 21.