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On November 28, members of the Baha'i Faith throughout the world commemorate the passing of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the eldest son and successor of Baha'u'llah.
'Abdu'l-Baha died in His house in Haifa (pictured) in 1921, aged 77. More than 10,000 mourners, representing all the diverse religions and ethnic communities in the Holy Land, attended His funeral.
He was laid to rest in a vault adjoining that in which He had laid the remains of the Bab on Mount Carmel in 1909.
Baha'is observe the Holy Day of the Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha at 1:00 a.m., about the time of His death. There are no prescribed ceremonies but gatherings usually involve prayers and devotional readings. |
