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The Feasts of Naw-Ruz (New Year) and Ridvan, the Anniversaries of the Birth of the Bab and Baha'u'llah, and of the Bab's Declaration (which is also the birthday of 'Abdu'l-Baha) are the great joy-days of the year for Baha'is. In Persia they are celebrated by picnics or festal gatherings at which music, the chanting of verses and tablets, and short addresses suitable to the occasion are contributed by those present. The intercalary days between the eighteenth and nineteenth months (that is, February 26 to March 1 inclusive) are specially devoted to hospitality to friends, the giving of presents, ministering to the poor and sick, et cetera.
(118:5)
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