Books for Holy Days

A dinosaur for Ayyám-i-Há

Elaheh Mottahedeh Bos

Ayyám-i-Há is a time of gift-giving and celebration. Even though Sevak felt sad he couldn’t take home his favorite toy from the store, he discovered that giving gifts can feel just as nice as receiving them. Join Sevak and his grandma as they spread Ayyám-i-Há cheer. A light and joyful story to celebrate Ayyám-i-Há. This story is written to share joy!

Abdu'l-Baha Loves Children: Nine Stories of Abdu'l-Baha with Children (Baha'i Holy Days)

Alhan Rahimi , Kseniia Pavska

"Know ye the value of these children for they are all my children."

- 'Abdu'l-Bahá

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá lived in the nineteenth and twentieth century. He was a great example for all the spiritual attributes such as generosity, love, kindness, justice and many more. He was also well-known for His love for children. This illustrated book recounts nine stories of Him with children and is published for the occasion of the centenary of His Ascension.

Ayyam-i-Ha Crafts

Elaheh Mottahedeh Bos

Arts and crafts are a wonderful way to help facilitate and guide conversations around service, charity, and the guidance that we are given through the Writings. This book was created to help families celebrate Ayyám-i-Há and share this beautiful festival with family, friends, classmates, neighbors as well as within the Baha’i community.

Ayyám-i-Há in My Family (Baha'i Holy Days)

Alhan Rahimi

This story shows a family's celebration of Ayyám-i-Há.
Ayyám-i-Há is celebrated by Bahai's all over the world for a period of four days (or five days if it's a leap year) and it falls right before the month of fasting (end of February, beginning of March). It's a time of joy, generosity (gift-giving, charity, etc.) and celebration. In this story, Maya shares what her family does during this time of year.

Baha'i Crafts for Children

Jodell Sprague & Cindy Opong