Bahá'u'lláh's was born to a noble family in Persia.  He might have lived a life of relative ease and was well respected, earning the nickname "Father of the poor."

When he heard about the Báb, he became one of the

This is one of the most important events for Bahá'ís worldwide. 

For a period of 12 days starting on April 21st, Bahá'ís celebrate Bahá'u'lláh's public declaration of His mission. 

He did this on the eve of His departure from Baghdád for Constantinople.  In 1844, the Báb announced