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Martyrdom of the Bab
Jul 10
The Martyrdom of the Báb refers to the execution of Siyyid `Ali-Muhammad, the founder of the Bábí Faith, on July 9, 1850.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Baha’i
Tradition/Practices: The Martyrdom of the Báb is marked by the suspension of work or school. Communities gather, typically at noon, to read sacred scriptures and offer prayers.