Observing the Fast and Celebrating Naw-Ruz Around the World - Paperback

by Melissa Lopez Charepoo (Author)

This book is the continuation of: Celebrating Ayyám-i-Há Around the World.The Fast is a special period of restraint observed in the last month of the Bahá'í year. It is preceded by the joyous days of Ayyám-i-Há and followed by the celebration of Naw-Rúz, the Bahá'í New Years. Through simple, melodic rhymes, this book intends to teach the meaning, purpose, and spiritual atmosphere the Fast and Naw-Rúz creates around the world.Over 24 countries and 20 languages are represented in both books combined (Celebrating Ayyám-i-Há Around the World and Observing the Fast & Celebrating Naw-Rúz Around the World).For further information about the Bahá'í Faith, please visit: www.bahai.org

Author Biography

Melissa López Charepoo is a Bahá'í, wife, and mother. She has combined her professional training in the fine arts as an architect and her love for the Teachings of the Bahá'í Faith to create delightful resources to nurture children's hearts.