This marks the anniversary of the death in 1892 of Mirza Husayn Ali, known as Baha’u’llah, founder of the Baha’i religion. “Ascension” is not meant literally, but is considered the ascension of the spirit. The day is one of nine Baha’i holy days on which work is suspended. It is observed by gathering together at 3:00 a.m., the time of Baha’u’llah’s death in Acre, Palestine (now Israel), for prayers and sometimes readings from Baha’i historical works. Discuss