The Festival of Ridván
What does “Ridván” mean in Arabic?
Paradise
What is the name of the most holy book in the Bahá’í Faith?
The Kitáb-i-Aqdas.
Who is the Herald of the Bahá’í Faith?
The Báb.
What country was Bahá’u’lláh born in?
Persia (modern-day Iran)
What is the name of the Bahá’í administrative body elected every year at the local level?
Local Spiritual Assembly.
How many days is the Ridván Festival celebrated?
12 days
What is the Hidden Words?
A collection of short passages revealed by Bahá’u’lláh, offering spiritual guidance.
Who was Bahá’u’lláh’s appointed successor?
`Abdu’l-Bahá.
Where is the Universal House of Justice located?
Haifa, Israel
How often are Local Spiritual Assemblies elected?
Annually
Where was the Garden of Ridván located?
Baghdad, Iraq.
Name one principle of the Bahá’í Faith related to unity.
The oneness of humanity.
What title is given to `Abdu’l-Bahá?
The Master.
Name one country with a significant Bahá’í population today.
India
What is a Nineteen Day Feast?
A regular community gathering for worship, consultation, and fellowship.
On what day of Ridván did Bahá’u’lláh declare His mission?
The first day of Ridván
What does Bahá’u’lláh teach about the oneness of religion?
That all major religions come from the same divine source and are part of a single, unfolding faith.
What was the role of Shoghi Effendi?
He was the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith.
What is the significance of the Bahá’í Terraces in Haifa, Israel?
They are part of the Bahá’í World Centre and a place of pilgrimage.
What is the purpose of consultation in Bahá’í communities?
To make decisions through collective discussion and unity.
Name one of the three holy days during Ridván when work is suspended.
The first, ninth, or twelfth day
In what text does Bahá’u’lláh explain the concept of progressive revelation?
The Kitáb-i-Íqán (The Book of Certitude).
Name the three Central Figures of the Bahá’í Faith.
The Báb, Bahá’u’lláh, and `Abdu’l-Bahá.
Which Bahá’í site is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
The Bahá’í Holy Places in Haifa and Western Galilee
What global event occurs during the Ridván period every five years?
The election of the Universal House of Justice.