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“Verily, it is enjoined upon you to offer a feast, once in every month, though only water be served; for God hath purposed to bind hearts together, albeit through both earthly and heavenly means.” 

Bahái Writings

Nineteen Day Feasts

In the Bahá’í community, gatherings are held for various purposes: to pray, to study, to celebrate special occasions, to consult on community affairs and service to society, and to discuss plans of action.  

The Bahá’í calendar consists of nineteen months of nineteen days each, and, in every locality, Bahá’ís gather together on the first day of each month for this meeting- the Ninenteen Day Feast- as stipulated by the teachings of Bahá’ ’u’lláh: 

Nineteen Day Feasts and Consultation

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