Declaration of the Bab in Shiraz
May 23, 1844 marks the beginnings of the Bahai Faith in Shiraz, Persia (Iran). The Bab, which means the "Gate," proclaimed on that date that He was not only the founder of an independent world religion, but the herald of a new and greater prophet or messenger of God. This new messenger would usher in an age of peace for all humanity.
Birth of Abdul-Baha, Center of the Cause of Baha'i Faith
Abdul-Baha eldest son of Baha'u'llah was born at the same day as the Declaration of the Bab, He was named Abbas and also known as Center of the Cause, Baha'is regard Abdul-Baha as the Perfect Exemplar of the teachings of His father and therefore strive to emulate Him.