World Religion Day is an annual religious holiday. Its purpose is to remind every believer that it is necessary to strive for harmony between existing beliefs. It is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of January. In 2023, the celebration falls on the 15th.
History
The day was first celebrated in 1950. However, the prerequisites for its formation appeared as early as 1947. Then the Baha’i Spiritual Assembly held a meeting in Portland, where it was customary to hold an event each year aimed at world peace through the world religion. On this day, various lectures should be held, priests and famous people should speak. Society must understand that it is one, despite differences in faith. Any religion is just a way of knowing the spiritual world, but it is the same for everyone.
Analyzing the history of the creation of the holiday, it is important to understand what the Baha’i faith is. It originated in the lands of Iran in the 19th century. Faith was built on three fundamental principles: God, existing religions and the entire population of the Earth are one. The Baha’i religion is a comprehensive perception of everything that exists. It acts as a link, uniting various religions and peoples of the world.
Interesting facts
- Today, there are over 4 religions all over the world.
- Religion for many people is an integral part of life, as it allows you to give answers to many questions.
- Hinduism is the only one of the world’s leading religions that relies on mythological images.
How to celebrate
Become a part of World Religion Day events that bring people of different religions together. Listen to interesting lectures, learn the essence of other beliefs. Find out more information about the leading religions, chat with people who adhere to them.
Share information about the holiday online. You can freely discuss religious issues with other users, listen to other points of view and become more erudite in the direction of religions.
When is World Religion Day celebrated in 2023?
World Religion Day is observed on the third Sunday in January each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Sunday | January | 15 | 2023 |
| Sunday | January | 21 | 2024 |
| Sunday | January | 19 | 2025 |
| Sunday | January | 18 | 2026 |
| Sunday | January | 17 | 2027 |
