sizdah

Sizdah is a term used in the Baha'i Faith, which refers to the 13th month of the Baha'i calendar. The Baha'i calendar is a solar calendar with 19 months, each consisting of 19 days, totaling 361 days. The 13th month, Sizdah, is an intercalary month that is added every four years to synchronize the Baha'i calendar with the solar year. This month is observed as a period of fasting and spiritual reflection, similar to the Islamic month of Ramadan. During Sizdah, Baha'is engage in acts of worship, study, and service, and they abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset. The observance of Sizdah is an important aspect of the Baha'i faith, promoting unity, spiritual growth, and a deeper connection with the divine.