October 20
Birth of the Bab is a holy day in the Baha'i religion to celebrate the birthday in 1819 of
Mirza Ali Mohammad in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran).
In 1844, Mirza Ali declared himself the Bab (meaning "gate") and foretold the coming of
one greater than he.
The day, on which work is suspended, is a happy social occasion for Baha'is.
Full story:
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Birth+of+the+Bab
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