Saviours' Day

The change formed part of his rejection of his father's portrayal of Fard as a divine savior.

Louis Farrakhan reconvened Saviours' Day in 1981 when he reestablished the Nation of Islam under his leadership.

[4] Under Farrakhan's leadership, the annual commemoration has become a three-day gathering with speakers, seminars and workshops.

[5] Since 2010, it has included a Dianetics Auditor graduation ceremony, overseen by officials from both the Nation and also the Church of Scientology.

Other, smaller Nation of Islam communities not related to Minister Farrakhan also hold Saviour's Day celebrations.