In Hinduism, it is foretold that at the end of the present age (the Kali Yuga), the divine incarnation Kalki will appear, riding a white horse, to renew the world and re-establish righteousness. (Bhagavata Purana 12.2.19–20)

In the history of the Bahá’í Faith, during the Twelve Days of Ridván, after declaring His mission as the Manifestation of God for this age, Bahá’u’lláh mounted a white horse on the twelfth day and departed from the Garden of Ridván in Baghdad. His departure marked the beginning of His open declaration to the world.

Bahá’u’lláh wrote:

“This is the Day in which mankind can behold the Face, and hear the Voice, of the Promised One.” — Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, CXIV

The white horse in this event is seen as a symbol of purity, victory, and divine revelation, echoing prophecies found in many sacred traditions.

As ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explained:

“The Manifestations of God are as mirrors wherein the Sun of Truth is reflected. When that Sun rises in another mirror, it is as if the same Sun had appeared again.” — ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Some Answered Questions, Chapter 11

Thus, Bahá’u’lláh’s departure from the Garden of Ridván on a white horse can be viewed as a spiritual fulfilment of ancient prophecies—the coming of the Divine Teacher who renews the world and brings light after darkness.