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Akka mayor and religious leaders honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha at ceremony
Ceremony at the site of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha marks the start of construction.
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BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE
A momentous endeavor begins: Groundwork being laid for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha
Initial stages of construction work for the new Holy Shrine in Akka are under way while detailed planning continues.
SOUSSE, Tunisia
Peaceful coexistence only possible with full participation of women
Religious and civil society leaders in Tunisia reflect on changes needed in the country to see greater advancement of women.
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE
2019 in review – A year of historic developments
The past year saw significant developments in the Baha’i world surging in the lead-up to the second bicentenary.
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UN to Iran: End human rights violations against Baha’is
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TORONTO
“The hand of the community crafted the outcome”: Baha’i House of Worship receives prestigious international prize
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