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"In the sacred laws of God, in every cycle and dispensation there are blessed feasts, holidays and workless days. On such days all kinds of occupations, commerce, industry, agriculture, etc., should be suspended. (182:2) All should rejoice together, hold general meetings, become as one assembly, so that the national oneness, unity and harmony may be demonstrated in the eyes of all. (182:3) As it is a blessed day it should not be neglected, nor deprived of results by making it a day devoted to the pursuit of mere pleasure. (182:4) During such days institutions should be founded that may be of permanent benefit and value to the people... (182:5) ..the friends.. upon such a day, must leave tangible philanthropic.. traces that should reach all mankind and not pertain only to the Baha'is.." ('Abdul-Baha)
(182:6)
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