13 Jalál

This day in history
Festival of Ridván: First Day of Ridván. 1963: The Universal House of Justice is elected for the first time. The election takes place in the home of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Haifa.

13 Jalál is the 13th day of the month of Jalál in the Badi calendar. The first day of the Riḍván Festival falls on this day, and traditionally (on the recommendation of Shoghi Effendi), Local Spiritual Assemblies are elected on this day.

Events

• The first day of the Riḍván Festival.
• 120 BE: The Universal House of Justice is elected for the first time. The election takes place in the home of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Haifa.