The National Council of Churches is involved in many interfaith activities within Australia and overseas.
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Duration: All Day
For members of the Baha'i faith, one of the most significant festivals is the celebration of Naw-Ruz (pronounced naw-rooz), or New Year. For nineteen days leading up to Naw-Ruz (constituting the Baha'i month of `Ala'), Baha'i adherents observe a sunrise to sunset fast.