The Bahá’í communities of the Virgin Islands will join millions around the world in celebrating the Twin Holy Days—the Births of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh—on Oct. 22 and 23. These joyous occasions mark the births of the two Divine Messengers who founded the Bahá’í Faith and heralded a new era of spiritual renewal and global unity.
The Báb, born in 1819, was the Herald who prepared the way for the coming of Bahá’u’lláh, born in 1817, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. Their teachings call humanity to recognize its oneness, abandon prejudice, and work for the establishment of justice, peace, and unity among all peoples. Bahá’u’lláh’s writings proclaim that “the earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.”
Locally, Bahá’í communities across the Virgin Islands—including St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John—will host gatherings to commemorate these sacred anniversaries with prayers, music, devotions, and community fellowship. Events are open to people of all backgrounds who wish to learn more about the message of unity and peace that the Bahá’í Faith offers to the modern world.
The Twin Holy Days are unique in that they are celebrated as one extended festival—symbolizing the inseparable connection between the missions of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. Bahá’ís view this period as a time for reflection on humanity’s spiritual destiny and a recommitment to the principles of service, unity, and love for all.
“The message of the Bahá’í Faith speaks deeply to the needs of our world today,” said a representative of the Bahá’í community of the Virgin Islands. “In a time when society is struggling with division and disunity, these Holy Days remind us that the oneness of humankind is not just an ideal—it is a spiritual reality we are called to bring into being.”
The Bahá’í Faith was established in the Virgin Islands in the 1950s and continues to be an active contributor to the social and spiritual life of the Territory. Through activities that promote education, moral development, and community building, Bahá’ís work alongside others to strengthen our community.
As the Virgin Islands community celebrates its rich spiritual diversity, the Bahá’í observance of the Twin Holy Days offers an opportunity to reflect on the universal truths that unite all faiths and peoples. The Bahá’í community welcomes all who wish to learn, participate, or simply share in the spirit of fellowship and hope that these days represent.
About the Bahá’í Faith:
The Bahá’í Faith is the youngest of the world’s independent religions. Founded by Bahá’u’lláh in the mid-19th century, it teaches the oneness of God, the oneness of religion, and the oneness of humanity. Its members work for the establishment of global peace, equality of women and men, racial harmony, and the elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty.
For more information about the Twin Holy Days or upcoming community events, visit www.bahai.org or contact the Bahá’í Community of the Virgin Islands at info@bahaisvi.org or 340-774-3648.
