Ala (19-Day Fast Begins through March 20) (Baha’i) – The nineteenth and final month in the Baha’i calendar and the time of the 19-day fast in preparation of their new year, Now Ruz. The English translation of Ala (Arabic) is Loftiness.
Source: www.multiculturalcalendars.com
Part of a posting series on multicultural events for 2009.
Filed under: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
