It’s the first day of the Fast and there is only one more month to go till Naw Ruz! This time of year is the season for reflection as well as celebration, so today we want to share something as a little Fasting/Naw Ruz gift to all of you. To kick off the first of […]
Happy Ayyam-i-Ha 2012
Happy Ayyam-i-Ha to all of you and best wishes as you gear up for the month of Fasting! We would love to hear how you and your family celebrated Ayyam-i-Ha this year. Feel free to add photos to any of our 10 Ayyam-i-Ha posts (click here to see them all!), as your photos and comments […]
Gift from “Little Baha’i Coloring Book”
Little Baha’i Coloring Book is a small collection of illustrations by Bre Vader, many of which are Baha’i-inspired. For example, it includes a simple drawing of the Shrine of Baha’u’llah, the Lotus temple in India, and the Seat of the Universal House of Justice, along with illustrations of children. Bre says, “I did these drawings […]
Sharing the Baha’i Fast with Children
The Baha’i Fast is coming soon! Although fasting is not obligatory until age 15, it is still possible to include children in the Fast by using it as a time to explain what Fasting is, talk about the importance of Obligatory Prayer and Fasting for spiritual health, and explain the purpose of Baha’i Laws. These […]
Ayyam-i-Ha Crafts
Ayyam-i-Ha craft ideas are endless and we’d love to hear from you what ideas you have used in the past or are using this year. Here are a few ideas for fun Ayyam-i-Ha crafts we’ve come across: Creative card-making Stringing prayer beads (either 19 beads with 5 to “count,” or 95 beads) Making frames (either […]
Ayyam-i-Ha Gift Ideas
Ayyam-i-Ha is often referred to as the “gift-giving holiday” for Baha’is but just because these days are a time for “providing good cheer” and “charity,” it does not mean we have to shower our children with possessions they don’t necessarily need (regardless of the price!). Of course if they need a new sweater for […]
Family Service Projects for Ayyam-i-Ha
Ayyam-i-Ha is a special time for families to think about offering service. It can be a special way for your family to get involved in the wider community, to support an organization you admire, or to offer help to individuals around you. If you are looking for a special act of service to offer for […]
Teaching About Ayyam-i-Ha
Whether you would like to teach about the meaning of Ayyam-i-Ha during a community party, a children’s class, in your child’s school, or at home, here are some ideas to use with young children. Some ideas include: Create a “Family Ayyam-i-Ha Book” with a quotation about Ayyam-i-Ha and adding photos of what your family has […]
Learn and Share Ayyam-i-Ha Songs
It’s always fun to sing songs leading up to Ayyam-i-Ha to learn about the holiday coming ahead, as well as to incorporate these special songs into Ayyam-i-Ha celebrations. We will list songs we’ve found here. We have to begin with the ever-popular “Happy Ayyam-i-Ha” CD by Hand of the Cause William Sears which you can […]
Check Out These Ayyam-i-Ha Books
Have you made or bought a book about Ayyam-i-Ha? Please share! Here are a few we’ve enjoyed: My Dinosaur Celebrates Ayyam-i-Ha by Leila Breton This book goes through the various ways people (or dinosaurs!) are celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha, such as planting a garden, teaching a children’s class, or baking cookies for the neighbors. Click here to […]