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Ayyam-i-Ha is a Baha’i festival that is joyously celebrated in countries and territories all over the world. It is a time of hospitality, generosity, and caring for the needy. It typically falls around the end of February and beginning of March and it is either four or five days long.

19 Joyous Images of Ayyam-i-Ha Celebrations

February 26, 2017, in Images > Community, by Sonjel Vreeland

As Ayyam-i-Ha is celebrated around the world by Baha’is and their friends, here are 19 Instagram pictures that capture the joy of these special days of charity, service, hospitality, and generosity!

Rainy day project ⛆ #readyfor #ayyamiha #ninepointedstar #origami #ornament

A post shared by Agnes (@agnestraub) on Feb 23, 2017 at 8:08am PST

☀️Happy Ayyám-i-Ha to Baha’is around the world! Days of joy and celebration for God and His oneness; days of gift-giving, love, fellowship and unity! (To Baha’is, the 9-pointed star is a beloved symbol for unity of religions)

A post shared by Lady Verdure (@ladyverdure) on Feb 24, 2017 at 9:44am PST

Happy Ayyam-I-Ha. #Ayyamiha or the #Intercalary days are celebrated by the #Bahais all over the world. It is a period dedicated to socializing, being hospitable, giving generously to the poor and needy, and preparing for the upcoming month of the Bahai fasting. Our calendar has 19 days to 19 Months and the excess days are celebrated as the days of Ayyamiha. There a lot more information on the Ayyamiha celebrations. I’ve added a link, if you’d like to know further. . https://bahaiblog.net/2015/02/an-introduction-to-ayyam-i-ha/ . #theculinarystories #bahai #bahaifestivals #chocolatecake #baking #cake #instagram #foodphotography #foodlove #intercalarydays

A post shared by Michelle Mahabat (@theculinarystories) on Feb 23, 2017 at 10:14pm PST

So thrilled today to share the Baha’i festival of Ayyam-i-Ha and the principle of oneness with my daughters pre-school. Although we are just one small person, when we all stand together in unity, we can light up the world. May we all bring light to the darkness by working together! #ayyamiha #morelovelesshate

A post shared by CoachAmelia (@coachamelia) on Feb 24, 2017 at 1:07pm PST

Well, they sort of kept their camel shape! Orange and cardamom butter cookies. ✨✨ #bake #baking #homebaking #biscuit #cookie #cookies #buttercookies #camel #imadethis #vintage #vintageplate #baka #kaka #ayyamiha #bahai #festival #holiday #holyday #homemade #orangepeel #orange #cardamom #butter

A post shared by @naomi_makes on Feb 24, 2017 at 8:03am PST

It’s time to finish it up!⏰ #ayyamiha #gift #ninepointedstar #crochet #handmadewithlove

A post shared by Agnes (@agnestraub) on Feb 24, 2017 at 7:19am PST

Happy Ayyami-Ha to all the Bahai’s around the world .. my art journal#ayyamiha#give#be generous ✌

A post shared by Farah Delshad (@farahdelshad) on Feb 24, 2017 at 2:06am PST

Happy Ayyam-i-ha! ♡ #ayyamiha #daysofgiving #hospitality #love #joy #charity #service #bahai #happiness #beforethefast

A post shared by Julie Kim (@juliekim19) on Feb 24, 2017 at 6:45am PST

Getting ready for Ayyamiha-i-Ha! #IntercalaryDays #DiasIntercalares #Bahai #Celebration

A post shared by Maritza Figue (@maaritza_figueroa) on Feb 23, 2017 at 8:18pm PST

Prepared Ayyam-i-Ha gifts to our friends here in Gumi, South Korea! “JOYOUS AYYAM-I-HA!” All over the world Ayyam-i-Ha Also known as Days of Ha, the Ayyam-i-Ha are intercalary days (extra days inserted in a calendar) in the Baha’i calendar. The calendar is made up of 19 months of 19 days each (361 days), plus the period of four days (five in leap years) of Ayyam-i-Ha added between the 18th and 19th months, which allows for the year to be adjusted to the solar cycle. The days are set aside for rejoicing, hospitality, gift-giving, special acts of charity, and spiritually preparing for the Baha’i fast, from March 2-20. March 21 is New Year’s Day, Nawruz, and the first day of the Baha’i calendar. The new calendar was inaugurated by Mirza Ali Mohammad, known as the Bab, founder of the Babi religion from which the Baha’i faith emerged. Baha’is believe that the new age of unity they foresee should have a new calendar free of the associations of the older calendars. The Baha’i observe nine days on which work connected with trade, commerce, industry, and agriculture should be suspended. These days are the first, ninth, and 12th days of the Feast of Ridvan, Nawruz, the anniversaries of the Bab’s birth, declaration, and martyrdom, and the birth and ascension of Baha’ u’lah. #thanksgiving #ayyamiha #serviceisworship #truefriendship #love #unity

A post shared by 레슬리 (Leslie Agustin Gomez) (@humangarden_) on Feb 22, 2017 at 3:56am PST

Happy Ayyam-i-Ha! #ayyamiha

A post shared by @ksaell on Feb 24, 2017 at 11:48pm PST

When the neighbourhood comes together to celebrate Ayyam-i-Ha under a tree on a beautiful summers day. #ayyamiha #neighborhood #summer #celebration #atimeofgiving #atimetogettogether #unity #manakitanga #kōtahitanga #kotahitangathroughwhanaungatanga #bahai

A post shared by @ksaell on Feb 24, 2017 at 11:57pm PST

“So what you got?”❤ Saturday Morning Bahá’í Children’s Classes in Zandspruit ❤️❤️ These free weekly community development classes are devoted to the establishment of a strong moral, social and spiritual foundation in Children from all cultures and religions, through stories, artworks, games and service projects based upon the Bahá’í teachings of the importance of service to humanity, love for all humanity , the unity of races and equality between men and woman.❤️ #BAHAI #BAHAIFAITH #SOUTHAFRICA #DRSMILE #LEXLEO #AYYAMIHA

A post shared by LEXLEO™DR SMILE®SHOHREH (@drsmilelexleo) on Feb 25, 2017 at 3:15am PST

Have construction paper, will decorate! Happy Ayyam-i-Ha!! #ayyamiha #bahaifaith #bahaicraft

A post shared by Melissa Cherry (@mackphototime) on Feb 25, 2017 at 9:21am PST

Cookies! #ayyamiha

A post shared by Stephanie Jaczko Robinson (@illumined.connection) on Feb 25, 2017 at 10:48am PST

#bahaiyouth #ayyamiha #serviceproject #bahaifaith

A post shared by مونا جون (@monai9) on Feb 25, 2017 at 3:01pm PST

Presents for our friends on Ayyam-i-Ha. #postcrossing #waxseal #bahaifaith #bahai#ayyamiha

A post shared by Iryna (@irispostcard) on Feb 25, 2017 at 12:00pm PST

Happy Ayyám-i-há!!! 🙏🏽So blessed to have accomplished a successful youth service project. 50 + sandwiches, donated to the women’s homeless shelter. Thank you everyone for your generous contribution and selfless act of service. P.s shoutout to Subway for donating condiment packets and 20 loaves of bread #subway #service #bahaiyouths #blessed #Bahai #happyayyamiha

A post shared by مونا جون (@monai9) on Feb 25, 2017 at 1:01pm PST

Ayyám’i’há devotional gathering and celebration at our home tonight with our family ❤. “Ayyám’i’há” is a time of celebration, love and generosity for the Bahá’í’s of the world in the days preceding the Bahá’í Fast (1 March-20 March). It is a time to share in joy, love and happiness and something I am truly grateful we are able to celebrate with so many amazing souls in our home. If you know any Bahá’í’s, wish them a happy Ayyám’i’há and good luck for the fasting period 😁❤. #BAHAI #BAHAIFAITH

A post shared by 🇿🇦LEXLEO™🎤DR SMILE®😷SHOHREH💎 (@drsmilelexleo) on Feb 25, 2017 at 9:47am PST

If you’d like to know more about Ayyam-i-Ha, here’s an introduction to these unique holy days. Yas also shared an illuminating conversation with her nephew and nieces about Ayyam-i-Ha — I’m sure that like me, you’ll fall in love with them too! You can also test your knowledge with our Ayyam-i-Ha quiz!

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Sonjel Vreeland

In her innermost heart, Sonjel is a stay-at-home parent and a bookworm with a maxed out library card but professionally she is a museologist with a background in English Literature. She currently lives on Prince Edward Island, an isle in the shape of a smile on the eastern Canadian coast. Sonjel is a writer who loves to listen to jazz when she's driving at night.

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These warmed my heart and introduced me to some artists. Thanks for the post and Happy Ayyám-i-Há!

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Andrea Hope (February 2, 2017 at 6:12 PM)

Happy Ayyam-i-Ha, Andrea!

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Sonjel Vreeland (February 2, 2017 at 12:08 AM)

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