Cities across the Grand Canyon State are joining a global wave of officials marking more than 30 years since the public introduction of Falun Dafa.
World Falun Dafa Day honors both the birthday of the practice’s founder, Li Hongzhi, and the practice’s global impact on health and morality. The day also highlights practitioners’ efforts to defend their freedom of belief amid ongoing persecution by the Chinese communist regime.
To mark the celebration, the mayors of five Arizona cities—Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, Prescott Valley, and Casa Grande—issued proclamations recognizing May 13, 2025, as Falun Dafa Day in their cities.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego issued a proclamation ahead of the global celebrations, recognizing the values of Falun Dafa….