Bahá’ís in Guyana and around the world will be celebrating the birth anniversaries of the Bab and Bahá’u’lláh on 10 and 11 November 2026. The successive but distinct commemorations will honour the lives of these Twin Manifestations of God whose Divine Revelations have illumined the world of humanity.
The lives and missions of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh are closely interwoven in the history of the Bahá’í Faith. The Báb (a title meaning “Gate”), whose birthday will be celebrated on 10 November, was born in Persia (now Iran) in 1819. His primary mission was to prepare the way for Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith. As the Herald of the Bahá’í Faith, the Báb brought new teachings and laws. During his six-year ministry, the Báb attracted several thousands of followers.
The birthday of Bahá’u’lláh (the Glory of God) will be celebrated on 11 November. Bahá’u’lláh was born in Persia in 1817. Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings centre on His vision for a united humanity and the spiritual and material advancement of a global civilisation.
The birth anniversaries of the Bab and Bahá’u’lláh are designated as Bahá’í Holy Days. As with other Bahá’í Holy Days, Bahá’ís refrain from work and gather for local observances.
