As millions of Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, the Bahá’í Faith approaches this occasion with respect, spiritual depth, and a spirit of universal openness.

Across the world today, the Bahá’í community and countless friends paused in reverent remembrance, marking the ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

ʻAbdu’l-Bahá explained that May 23 — the date of both His birth and the public declaration of the Báb’s mission — should be dedicated exclusively to commemorating that historic event. He therefore asked that the day not be observed as His birthday.