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Toward global peace: Baha’i Chair assembles leading specialists
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND, United States, October 31, 2018
The Baha’i Chair for World Peace facilitated a dynamic exchange of perspectives on peace and security between leading thinkers.
Overcoming prejudice and intolerance essential for a safer world
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 19, 2018
Kazakhstan’s 6th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions engaged religious leaders in a dialogue on building a more secure future for humanity.
Baha'i news publications seek to elevate thought, inspire action
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 12, 2018
For well over a century, Baha'i news publications have inspired and informed readers interested in the affairs of the Baha'i community.
Baha'i Chair explores overcoming racism
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND, United States, October 4, 2018
The 2018 Baha'i Chair for World Peace Annual Lecture tackled structural racism and the roots of prejudice.
New Maori prayer book connects hearts with the divine
HAMILTON, New Zealand, September 27, 2018
A book of 81 Baha’i prayers has been published in Maori, the language of New Zealand’s indigenous people.
“A Widening Embrace” extra features released
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, September 21, 2018
Three short films complement *A Widening Embrace*, telling the story of transformation of communities unfolding throughout the world.
Baseless charges in Yemen signal intensified persecution
SANA'A, Yemen, September 18, 2018
Houthi authorities targeted about 20 Baha’is with a string of baseless charges.
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 3
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, September 14, 2018
In oppression, 150 years ago, Baha’u’llah penned some of His weightiest writings, addressing the kings and rulers of His time.
New feature for releasing sacred Baha’i Writings launched
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, September 5, 2018
More than 100 Tablets and passages of Baha’u’llah and ‘Abdu’l-Baha were published online today on the Baha’i Reference Library.
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 2
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, August 31, 2018
Friday, 31 August, marks the 150th anniversary of the day of Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Akka, the last in a series of banishments from Persia to the Holy Land.
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 1
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, August 27, 2018
This week marks the 150th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Akka, the last phase of His banishment from His homeland of Persia.
Musical about escaping slavery raises consciousness, inspires conversation and action
EDINBURGH, Scotland, August 20, 2018
Henry Box Brown, a new innovative stage production at a major international arts festival, contributes to a vital discourse on racial equality and unity.
Imagining UN's evolution, global governance specialists collaborate
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, August 14, 2018
An award-winning proposal to reshape global governance highlights possibilities for the UN, its further development, and its mandate.
Counsellors’ conversation on spiritual transformation and social change: Part 3
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, August 7, 2018
In this conversation, Counsellors explore the relationship between worship and service and discuss family life, community, and race unity.
Following Colombia Temple opening, first visits begin
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, July 31, 2018
More than 300 people, largely from nearby communities, met for prayers as local populations made their first visits to the Baha’i House of Worship in Norte del Cauca.
Heroine of women’s emancipation celebrated in Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 26, 2018
A new play about Tahirih — an iconic Baha’i figure, poet, scholar, and champion of the equality of women and men — is inspiring actors and audiences alike.
Colombia Temple dedicated in joyful ceremony
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, July 23, 2018
The Baha’i House of Worship in Colombia has been dedicated in a long-anticipated and emotional ceremony.
Norte del Cauca eagerly anticipates Temple dedication
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, July 21, 2018
The dedication ceremony is set for Sunday morning in Colombia, when the local Baha’i House of Worship will open to some 1,300 expected attendees.
On eve of dedication, architect reflects on culture, environment, spiritual principle
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, July 20, 2018
As Sunday’s dedication of the Baha’i Temple in Colombia approaches, the architect describes the sources of inspiration that have guided the project.
Youth lead on development in UN Forum
BIC NEW YORK, July 18, 2018
Young people offer distinctive perspectives on their generation’s responsibility in contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.