Bahaullah designated those days as the ayyamiha and ordained that they should immediately precede the month of ala, which is the month of fasting. To download a pdf version of the flyer, click here. A bahai ayyamiha celebration bahai center of washtenaw. So whats a goin on your community this coming ayyamiha. Perhaps a refresher on the days of ha would be in order or perhaps a quiz on ayyamiha to see how much we remember about these days. Ayyamiha refers to a period of four or five intercalary days in the bahai calendar, when bahais celebrate the festival of ayyamiha. Talent outshone variety at annual ayyamiha program the. Download the ayyamiha countdown flower template you can also download the ayyamiha countdown template pdf and print on the paper of your choosing. If you click through and make a purchase, i receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Every year, between february 26 and march 1, bahais celebrate ayyam i ha. Ayyamiha, which means the days of ha ha is the arabic letter corresponding to the english h commemorates the transcendence of god over his attributes, since its name ha has been used as a symbol of the essence of god in the bahai holy writings. Send a card to your friends and family during this special holiday or use these cards to invite them to a party. Bahaullah let the days in excess of the months be placed before the month of fasting. The giftgiving season may be over for most of the world, but bahais enter their season tonight, with ayyamiha, or intercalary days.
One idea is to print out the booklet, bind it with ribbon, and. You may also use the sheets for a coloring table at an ayyam i ha party. Ayyamiha interculary days let the days in excess of the months be placed before the month of fasting katabiaqdas. Feb 23, 2010 fun and games just in time for ayyamiha.
Thus the socalled ayyamiha of bahai faith comes only once in 5 years. Deardorff i will buy you a present, you will make me a pie then well. Feb 18, 2017 explore homeschool2yous board ayyamiha, followed by 263 people on. Ayyamiha is a multipleday bahai festival that is joyously celebrated in countries and territories all over the world. Deardorff i will buy you a present, you will make me a pie then well open the presents, and get all starryeyed then well stand around the ring all holding hands for ayyamihas the gift of god to man. There is one day in grey to use when it is a leap year, when ayyamiha lasts five days. He would begin with some simple reference to a natural thing, the weather, food, a stone, tree, water, the prison, a garden or a bird, our coming, or some little act of service, and this base would be woven into a parable and teaching of wisdom and simplicity, showing the oneness of all spiritual truth, and. Ha is the arabic letter corresponding to the english h, and one of the three arabic letters which make up the word baha. I want you to be happy to laugh, smile and rejoice. This picture book tells the simple, lyrical story of one childs joyous, creative celebration of ayyamiha.
Celebrate good times, 19 days, classroom crafts, adult crafts, kids education. The days which thou hast named the ayyamiha in thy book have begun, o thou who art the king of names, and the fast which thy most exalted pen hath enjoined unto all who are in the kingdom of thy creation to observe is approaching. Ayyamiha, or days of ha, are devoted to spiritual preparation for the fast, hospitality, charity and gift giving. Let the days in excess of the months be placed before the. See more ideas about classroom crafts, how to memorize things and be a nice human. It behoveth the people of baha, throughout these days, to provide good cheer for themselves, their kindred and, beyond them, the poor and needy, and with joy and exultation to hail and glorify their lord, to sing his praise and magnify his name. Ayyam i ha article about ayyam i ha by the free dictionary. Mar 03, 2010 as part of the bahai ayyamiha celebrations, the bahais of portland held a party for children of all ages on sunday, february 28 th at the portland bahai center. Iran has a vibrant agriculture that provides many fruits and vegetables to the iranian diet. Sheetscolouringfree printable bookmarksfree adult coloringbook markers. So much for the supreme manifestation of the day who could not even count properly. Inspiration for bahai teaching learning to be systematic. Ayyam i ha is a multipleday bahai festival that is joyously celebrated in countries and territories all over the world.
Unity tree craft to celebrate the birth of bahaullah bahai. About ayyamiha ayyamiha is a multipleday bahai festival that is joyously celebrated in countries and territories all over the world. Printable bookmarks for ayyamiha free printable bookmarks. Ive noticed that some of our ayyamiha traditions as kids have fallen by the wayside as adults, but im sure once my husband and i have our own children we will pick some of them up again decorating the house, little ayyamihaspring trees, making ayyamiha cookies to share with friends and family, and miniservice projects that help our community. Print out page 1 of the printables which is a calendar you can use to count down the days of ayyamiha and the fast days, up until naw ruz. Then well stand around the ring all holding hands for ayyam i ha s the gift of god to man. This picture book tells the simple, lyrical story of one childs joyous, creative celebration of ayyam i ha. The ayyamiha holiday begins each year on the evening of february 25 and ends at sunset on march 1st. Celebrate good timesclassroom craftsadult craftskids educationparty planningactivities for. The days which thou hast named the in thy book have begun, o thou who art the king of names, and the fast which thy most exalted pen hath enjoined unto all who are in the kingdom of thy creation to observe is approaching.
We hope this music video will enrich your celebration of these intercalary days. Ayyamiha is a perfect time for engaging in charitable works, so planning some kind of service project would be an ideal activity. I did the first two pages on colored paper and the last on white, so the photo. Ayyamiha crafts and decorations from enable me to grow. The bahai intercalary days the intercalary days or ayyamiha, meaning days of ha are the days of preparation before the bahai fast march 119. See more ideas about crafts, peacock ornaments and 3d paper snowflakes. There are no bahais where i live, so i pretty much would be celebrating it surrounded by people who have no idea what it is. Giving of gifts does seem to be an integral part of ayyamiha, however, as the. Write it here to share it with the entire community. Brenda sawyer, who has organized the event each year, once again demonstrated why thrift stores have welcome. Create your own unique greeting on a ayyam i ha card from zazzle. For those not celebrating ayyam i ha, it is still a beautiful, fun craft. Setting the stage for the approaching nineteenday fast and new year, bahais spend the intercalary days exchanging gifts, volunteering and donating to charities. Mar 08, 2017 ive noticed that some of our ayyamiha traditions as kids have fallen by the wayside as adults, but im sure once my husband and i have our own children we will pick some of them up again decorating the house, little ayyamihaspring trees, making ayyamiha cookies to share with friends and family, and miniservice projects that help our community.
The intercalary days or ayyam i ha, meaning days of ha. Ayyam i ha is also a time when bahais give and receive gifts, particularly to children. Looking for great ideas for your community ayyamiha party. This is one of the most beloved bahai albums ever produced. 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. However, christmasliterally, a mass for christis at its heart a holy day. After the fast is naw ruz, which is the bahai new year. Printable bookmarks for ayyamiha all done monkey these printable. The program was held on sunday, february 23 at the willamalane adult activity center in springfield. I entreat thee, o my lord, by these days and by all such as have during that.
The 2020 ayyamiha celebration is lovingly sponsored by the bahais of pittsfield township. How to read historic bahai names bahai at bellaonline. Each day finds maggie doing something special and wonderful all on her own, without prompting from the adults in her life. A selection of fruit is commonly served during or between meals. Also known as days of ha, the ayyam i ha are intercalary days extra days inserted in a calendar in the baha i calendar. Ayyamiha is also a time when bahais give and receive gifts, particularly to children. From birthday, thank you, or funny cards, discover endless possibilities for the perfect card. There are many interpretations to what this means one being that the letter ha is a symbol for the divine essence of god. Every year, between february 26 and march 1, bahais celebrate ayyamiha. We had some absolutely delicious food and our hosts prepared a great game for children to play. He was ready to call it a night when the wheels started turning.
It typically falls around the end of february and beginning of march with the recent worldwide implementation of the bahai or badi calendar the exact dates of ayyam i ha shift and move within an introduction to ayyam i ha. Both bahaullah and the bab followed the arabic tradition of. Dec 17, 2018 for those not celebrating ayyamiha, it is still a beautiful, fun craft. Abdulbaha had such an easy way of leading into a meaningful conversation. It happened on the last day of this festival and it also happened to be our friend daughters birthday. Indeed this is a very special time of the year with spiritual blessings abounding. Brenda sawyer, who has organized the event each year, once again demonstrated why thrift. I baked them for a friend who is a member of the bahai faith. Feb 18, 2012 during ayyamiha, bahais strive to show extra love, fellowship, and charity. Ayyamiha, badi calendar, bahai calendar, intercalary days my god, my fire and my light. Bahais celebrate festive season of ayyamiha huffpost.
It typically falls around the end of february and beginning of march with the recent worldwide implementation of the bahai, or badi, calendar the exact dates of ayyamiha shift and move within. A bahai coloring book for inspiration and reflection. How to parse the names of historic figures and places in the bahai faith to assist in reading and understanding them. Ha is the arabic letter corresponding to the english h, and one of the three arabic letters which make up the word. See more ideas about crafts, activities and holiday. Shop happy ayyam i ha greeting card created by joonbaby. Throw a community ayyamiha party like a boss all done. Prayers and readings from the bahai writings were shared, focusing on the importance of generosity and taking care of the poor.
Intercalary days the intercalary days, february 26 to march 1, inclusive, should be days of preparation for the fast, days of hospitality, charity and the giving of presents. These four days or five, during leap years are known as the intercalary days, beginning at the end of the 18th month of the bahai calendar, and ending right before the start of the 19th month of the bahai calendar, which is also the month of the fast. It is a time of charity and celebrations, just before the 19 day fast that leads up to our new year on the first day of spring this year we have updated our holiday gift guide to help people find special gifts for loved ones during this wonderful festival. Ridvan coloring pages for adults, designed as a relaxing, meditative activity to reflect on. Soon we will enter the days of giving ayyamiha which is followed by the season of restraint the fast. But after i became a mother, i felt particularly challenged once a year, during the bahai holiday, ayyamiha, celebrated each year from february 25 to march 1, when i strove to carve out a meaningful tradition from a ritualfree holiday in the dead of winter that sounds like a. Ayyamiha around the world is a world wide initiative to celebrate together one of the most joyful fests on the bahai calendar. These are terms for the bahai festival called ayyamiha, or festival of light. Mandelbrot, cookies, almond cookies, cupcakes and more. Until sunset on march 1, bahais mark a break in their 19month calendar. A gladsome heart offers unique celebration banners for ayyamiha, nawruz and ridvan as well as beautifully crafted greatest name art pieces, nine pointed star mandalas, quotes from the writings and other bahai inspired cut paper art and products. The badi calendar is a solar calendar consisting of 19 months of 19 days each 361 days, with the addition of intercalary days four in ordinary. Mar 02, 2011 ayyamiha refers to a period of four or five intercalary days in the bahai calendar, where bahais celebrate the festival of ayyamiha.
Ayyamiha would technically only occur for the leap years not the normal years. Bahaullah, the prophetfounder of the bahai faith, about a century and a half ago, said of ayyam i ha. Some think of it as parallel to fat tuesday before lent. Perfect gift to the pioneers or residents of a receptive neighborhood to get started on the basics of community building. He enjoined upon his followers to devote these days to feasting, rejoicing, and charity. Celebrer ayyamiha partout dans le monde french edition by melissa lopez charepoo dec 4, 2017. During ayyam i ha translated as days of joy or days outside of time bahais and friends perform acts of charity, give gifts to friends and family and attend social gatherings, before a period of fasting begins. Download word search and coloring pages for your next coffee break. Intercalary days february 25march 1 most religions have a season of giftgiving and good cheer, and for baha. Good question, since bahais do celebrate with gifts and parties, acts of charity and community service, and general good cheer. Ayyamiha sugar cookies cynthias 24 carrots new york bakery the ayyamiha cookies are in the shape of a nine pointed star, a symbol of the bahai faith. Mar 02, 20 we had a lovely ayyamiha celebration with our friends. The bahai calendar consists of 19 months, each 19 days long, equaling 361 days.
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