On September 27, all members of the Bahá'í communities celebrate Mayshiyat. This day opens a month with a similar name, which means "will" in Arabic. For all adherents of Baha'ism, this religious holiday is extremely important.
At present, the Bahá'í faith, which originated in Iran, has more than five million followers around the world. Its supporters are among the representatives of various countries, peoples, tribes. The Bahá'í scriptures have been translated into nearly several hundred languages. So it can be argued that Mayshiyat is celebrated, one might say, everywhere. So in September 20012, the holiday will be held in 188 countries.
Since the doctrine itself presupposes the unity of mankind, all religions, God himself, and besides, it is confessed by people of different nationalities, Maishiyat is held a little differently everywhere. Members of the communities of many countries bring their cultural traditions into the course of the holiday, this is only encouraged, national music is played during the celebrations.
Nevertheless, there is also a rather rigid set order. Every September 27, believers pray in the morning together with fellow members of the community. They read the Scriptures aloud, turn their hearts to the Creator, achieving an atmosphere of spiritual unity. After this, the official part begins, the so-called administrative part.
The leader of the Spiritual Assembly tells those present about the decisions made on the basis of the believers' appeals. The treasurer then reports on the financial affairs of the community. All its members, including children and adolescents who are here, discuss the state of affairs and various pressing issues, exchange opinions, offer what they see fit, discuss the latest news. Thus, the holiday becomes a kind of link connecting local communities with the entire Baha'i administrative system as a whole.
In conclusion, they set a festive table, everyone sits down for treats, dances, listens to the performances of actors and singers, and has fun. But at the same time, they do not forget to tell instructive stories that uplift the soul during the action. This is what the teacher of the faith, Bahá'u'lláh, bequeathed.