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At BIC, bicentenary celebrations explore peace, oneness of humanity
Baha’i International Community offices bring together dozens of dignitaries and other officials in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab.
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200th Anniversary
TORONTO
“The hand of the community crafted the outcome”: Baha’i House of Worship receives prestigious international prize
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada International Prize recognizes the House of Worship in Santiago as an exceptional creation.
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72 hours, one world
For 72 hours the whole earth was illuminated by the power of unity.
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Celebrations have now encircled the globe
As global bicentenary celebrations pass the halfway mark, stories and images from around the world paint a hopeful picture of humanity, united in its rich diversity.
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British Library marks bicentenary, exhibits works of the Bab and Baha’u’llah
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