Baháʼí timeline
timeline of events in the Bahá'í Faith
The following is a basic timeline of the Bábí and Baháʼí religions emphasizing dates that are relatively well known. For a more comprehensive chronology of the timeline, see the references at the bottom.
1795
(1210 AH), Shaykhi sect is started by Shaykh Ahmad.
1817
November 12 / Muharram 2 1233 AH. Baháʼu'lláh is born. See also Twin Holy Birthdays.
1819
October 20 / Muharram 1 1235 AH. The Báb is born. See also Twin Holy Birthdays.
1826
Shaykh Ahmad dies and Siyyid Kázim is appointed leader of the Shaykhi sect.
1828
Mírzá Muhammad Ridá, the Father of the Báb, dies. The Báb is placed in the care of his maternal uncle, Hají Mirzá Siyyid 'Alí
1835
September 24 - October 22, Baháʼu'lláh marries Navváb.
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