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German town marks 700-year anniversary with programs at Baha'i temple

LANGENHAIN, Germany, 29 June 09

The European Baha’i House of Worship – the most prominent landmark in a wide area around Langenhain – was the site of events this month celebrating the 700-year anniversary of the village. The mayor of Hofheim, of which Langenhain is a part, and more than 300 townspeople gathered at the temple where a choir from Langenhain sang Christian psalms, alternating with works performed by the national Baha’i choir.

The Universal House of Justice addresses a message to the Baha’is of Iran

26 June 09

The Universal House of Justice has addressed the following message dated 23 June 2009 to the Baha’is of Iran in light of recent events in that country. 23 June 2009 To the Bahá’ís of Iran Dearly loved Friends, With hearts grieved by events unfolding in Iran, we address this letter to you, the steadfast followers of Bahá’u’lláh in that land

Reports of a trial date for Baha'i leaders falsely accused of espionage

24 June 09

According to information conveyed by the authorities in Evin prison to the family members of the seven Baha'is who have been imprisoned in Tehran, Iran, for over a year, their trial date has been set for 11 July 2009. This information has been provided to the family members only orally and, as information conveyed by officials concerning the judicial process has often proved unreliable, it is possible that the Iranian authorities may find some reason to change the trial date

Jazz singer Tierney Sutton takes a spiritual look at 'Desire'

LOS ANGELES, 14 June 09

Tierney Sutton is hardly alone among jazz vocalists in trying to bring a spiritual dimension to her music. But lining up jazz standards with the sacred writings of the Baha'i Faith takes the idea a step further, says Britain's Daily Express in a review of her new album. The disc, called "Desire," features 11 well-known songs and has been garnering rave reviews since its release earlier this year

Australia, Canada call for immediate release of imprisoned Baha'is

CANBERRA, Australia, 27 May 09

The Australian Parliament has called on the government of Iran to release seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders “without delay.” A motion from the House of Representatives expresses “serious concern” that the detained Baha’is have had no access to legal representation and have not been subject to due legal process.

Ascension of Baha'u'llah commemorated

ACRE, Israel, 26 May 09

On 29 May 1892 – 117 years ago this week – Baha’u’llah passed away at His home outside Acre. Baha’is around the world each year commemorate the date with special devotional programs, many turning in the direction of His burial site as they pray. To Baha’is it is the most sacred spot on earth. The Shrine of Baha’u’llah is adjacent to the home where He lived His final years.

Baha'is observe Declaration of the Bab

HAIFA, Israel, 19 May 09

On 23 May, Baha'is around the world will celebrate the 165th anniversary of the birth of the Baha'i Faith. The holy day marks the Declaration of the Bab, who in 1844 announced that He was a new divine Messenger, sent to herald a new age for humanity and to prepare the way for Baha'u'llah, the universal Messenger of God expected by people of all religions.

Baha'is participate in U.N. Sustainable Development session

UNITED NATIONS, 19 May 09

As one of the youngest representatives from a nongovernmental organization to attend this year's U.N. Commission on Sustainable Development, it was natural that 19-year-old Alicia Cundall would participate in the youth caucus. But she didn't expect to be appointed by the group to deliver their main statement to the plenary session of governments, which she did on 14 May

Iranian Baha'i leaders may face new accusation on anniversary of imprisonment

NEW YORK, 12 May 09

The seven Baha'i leaders currently imprisoned in Iran are facing the anniversary of their arrest this Thursday, along with new and extremely grave accusations, after spending a year in jail without formal charges or access to their lawyer, Shirin Ebadi

Australian National Assembly marks 75th year; like Iran's, it was first elected in 1934

SYDNEY, Australia, 08 May 09

A congratulatory message from Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was read to Australian Baha’is as they celebrated the 75th anniversary of their National Spiritual Assembly at an event in Sydney. Participants remembered the Baha’is in Iran, who would be marking the same anniversary if not for the decades of persecution in that country. Both Iran and Australia elected their first national Baha’i governing councils in 1934.