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“A significant experience in our country”: Faith leaders in the UAE foster coexistence, build unified vision
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 22, 2021
A unique forum initiated by the Bahá’ís of the UAE is bringing together religious leaders for profound discussions about the role of religion in society.
“This must stop”: Anti-Bahá’í propaganda intensifies in Iran, evokes global outcry
BIC GENEVA, July 13, 2021
Government officials and prominent figures raise alarm as a state-sponsored campaign of hate speech and propaganda against Iranian Bahá’ís reaches new levels.
“The problem of prejudice”: University course on peace leaves lasting impact on students
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, United States, July 12, 2021
A course offered by the Bahá’í Chair at the University of Maryland explores societal issues in the light of moral principles, such as the elimination of prejudice.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Pillars of main edifice completed
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, July 6, 2021
In addition to the pillars, the first set of folding walls has been completed, and preparations are beginning for a trellis that will span the plaza
New Canadian parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society
OTTAWA, Canada, June 29, 2021
Parliamentarians and Canada’s faith communities gather at the inauguration of a new all-party interfaith caucus for a rare dialogue about the role of faith in governance
Temple arrival marks a new dawn in the heart of the Pacific
LENAKEL, Vanuatu, June 22, 2021
Work on the local Bahá’í temple in Vanuatu has begun, after the main components for its construction were transported to the remote island of Tanna.
A path toward a unified America
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 16, 2021
Centenary of the first race amity conference held by the American Bahá’í community was marked by a three-day symposium exploring racial unity and social change.
Shift in agricultural systems necessary for sustainability, says BIC
BIC BRUSSELS, June 8, 2021
The BIC Brussels Office and the FAO of the United Nations initiate a seminar series to examine the relationship between agriculture, rural sustainability, and migration.
“Endurance through cycles of war”: A resilient community fosters hope in the C.A.R.
BANGUI, Central African Republic, June 1, 2021
Despite ongoing conflict in the CAR, the Bahá’ís of the country have been contributing to social progress, most recently forming an emergency committee to provide relief
Kenya: First Local Bahá’í temple in Africa opens its doors
MATUNDA, Kenya, May 24, 2021
Residents of Matunda Soy, Kenya, are celebrating the opening of a local temple that is “a sign of unity.”
Podcast series in Ireland invites grassroots conversation
DUBLIN, May 20, 2021
Comhrá, meaning friendly conversation in Irish, is a podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ireland providing a window into grassroots responses to issues facing society.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: First columns of main edifice raised
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, May 13, 2021
Segments of the folding wall around the central plaza are also being constructed while work on the planters in the north plaza is advancing.
New essays in The Bahá’í World highlight uniqueness of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message in the West; survey agricultural achievements in Africa
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, May 10, 2021
The Bahá’í World online publication releases two new articles.
Amid devastating cyclone, first National Spiritual Assembly elected in Timor-Leste
DILI, Timor-leste, May 7, 2021
The establishment of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly has infused a new spirit in the Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to material and spiritual progress.
Croatia’s First Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly established in landmark election
ZAGREB, Croatia, May 1, 2021
At its first ever national convention held in Zagreb last Saturday, the Bahá’í community of Croatia elected the country’s National Assembly.
New volume of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s writings released
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, April 30, 2021
Seventy-six newly translated tablets recount, in ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s words, aspects of the life of Bahá’u’lláh, the tribulations He endured, and the purpose of His Faith.
“100 years of fostering unity”: Conversations on social cohesion move across Australia as centenary draws to close
SYDNEY, April 27, 2021
Five months since its publication, “Creating an Inclusive Narrative” is stimulating profound discussions across Australian states and territories.
Bahai.org: International website sees major redesign on 25th year since launch
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, April 22, 2021
The updated Bahai.org includes visual enhancements, additional sections, and other features, paving the way for new articles and videos to be released throughout the year
Youth initiative in Cambodia reduces soil erosion during floods
OKCHEAY, Cambodia, April 14, 2021
The efforts of young adolescents to improve air quality and provide shelter from the heat had the added benefit of preventing a patch of road from eroding when floods hit
House of ‘Abbúd: Holy place restoration completed
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, April 8, 2021
Project restores faded parts of building and strengthens its seismic resistance, extending the conservation work carried out by Shoghi Effendi in the early 1950s.