"He wishes the Baha'is to press for recognition of their right to observe
their own Holy Days, and to observe them whenever possible in strict
accordance with our teachings."
"He wishes also to stress the fact that, according to the Baha'i laws,
work is forbidden on our nine Holy Days. Believers who have independent
businesses or shops should refrain from working on these days. Those who
are in government employ should, on religious grounds, make an effort to
be excused from work; all believers, whoever their employers, should do
likewise. If the government or other employers refuse to grant them these
days off, they are not required to forfeit their employment, but they
should make every effort to have the independent status of the Faith
recognized and their right to hold their own religious Holy Days
acknowledged."