Kathy Gilbert says that Raglan Baha’i gathered together at the Baha’i Centre in Hamilton with their friends and families celebrating the Baha’i Naw Ruz ( New Year) . All of the four Baha’i Communities within the Waikato: Waikato District, Hamilton, Matamata -Piako , and Waipa took part in the gathering at the Baha’i Centre.
The Baha’i New Year, or Naw-Ruz, which means “new day” in Persian, is celebrated by Baha’is around the world each year on March 21, and it is the only Baha’i Holy Day with no direct relation to the life of a Messenger of God.
Naw-Ruz marks the end of the 19 day month of fasting, and it’s a joyous time of celebration. It’s also one of the Baha’i Holy Days on which work is to be suspended.
– See more at: http://bahaiblog.net/site/2014/03/naw-ruz-bahai-new-year/#sthash.kDC2SaBZ.dpuf
Below are explanations via website and Youtube video
http://bahaiblog.net/site/2014/03/naw-ruz-bahai-new-year/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIpHWBykBQ4
Kathy
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