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Day 2: House of Worship rises from concept to reality
SANTIAGO, Chile, October 16, 2016
On the second day of the conference marking the opening of the final continental Baha'i House of Worship, participants reflected on the significance...
Day 1: Galvanic conference opening celebrates history and achievements
SANTIAGO, Chile, October 15, 2016
The vibrant color, music, and splendor of the cultures of South America’s diverse peoples were on display at the opening of a historic conference...
Temple hailed as a transcendental ‘gift’ to Chile and the continent
SANTIAGO, Chile, October 13, 2016
On the outskirts of Santiago, in the foothills of the Andes, an extraordinary event took place today—the long-anticipated public dedication of...
Where spirit and form fuse: reflections on the architecture of the Chile Temple
SANTIAGO, Chile, October 12, 2016
After 14 years, the architect of the Chile Temple reflects on the process.
Century-long process about to culminate
SANTIAGO, Chile, October 12, 2016
The dedication of the Baha'i House of Worship taking place in Santiago, Chile, signifies a historic conclusion to a century-long process of raising...
Dramatic footage captures Chile Temple developments
SANTIAGO, Chile, October 11, 2016
The final newsreel on the construction of the Baha'i House of Worship for South America has been released as the highly-anticipated dedication...
Hopeful BIC looks to future of Africa
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, October 7, 2016
Africa has a great contribution to make to the future of world civilization, explains Prof. Techeste Ahderom, representative of the Baha'i International...
Anticipation rises for Chile Temple inauguration
SANTIAGO, Chile, September 30, 2016
A surge of excitement and anticipation is palpable among the Baha'i community in Santiago and abroad as the inauguration of the last of the continental...
Focus on what unites us, says BIC
WARSAW, Poland, September 29, 2016
Finding a common ground on which to build unity is at the heart of the BIC message to the OSCE forum in Poland.
Colombian Baha’is release open letter for peace
CALI, Colombia, September 25, 2016
The Baha’i community of Colombia has released an open letter appealing to all Colombians to seize an “historic opportunity” and work for the...
Cambodian Temple progress inspires collective action
BATTAMBANG, Cambodia, September 16, 2016
It has been eight months since construction work started on the local Baha'i House of Worship in Battambang. Since the groundbreaking in November...
BIC calls on President Rouhani to end systematic economic oppression
NEW YORK, United States, September 6, 2016
The Baha'i International Community has called on Iran's President, Dr Hassan Rouhani, to end the severe economic oppression imposed on the Baha'is...
"We are all Baha’is"—Spirit of solidarity grows to unprecedented levels
SANA'A, Yemen, August 23, 2016
An extraordinary wave of support by organizations and individuals has kindled hope in the hearts of the Baha'is of Yemen in the wake of recent...
Songs to inspire social change
CHONGON, Ecuador, August 11, 2016
Near Ecuador's southwestern coast lies the town of Chongon. For the past four years, this small locality has brought together young adults from...
New website launched for Chile House of Worship
SANTIAGO, Chile, July 21, 2016
A new website for the Baha'i House of Worship in Santiago, Chile, has recently been launched. The site, which can be accessed at templo.bahai.cl,...
More voices from Islamic countries call for Iran to stop persecuting Baha'is
DHAKA, Bangladesh, July 17, 2016
A group of Bangladeshi lawyers have joined the increasing numbers of Muslim intellectuals, religious leaders, and professionals worldwide who...
Faiths' contribution to peace explored at Presidential Palace in Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia, July 12, 2016
Approaching a highly anticipated, historic peace agreement in Colombia between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia...
Five decades of guidance foster a growing youth movement
June 30, 2016
This summer marks fifty years since the Universal House of Justice first addressed a letter specifically to Baha'i youth around the world. Written...
European conferences highlight need for inclusive societies
VIENNA, Austria, June 26, 2016
With the rise in refugees entering Europe, greater attention is being given to building inclusive societies. This was one of the themes at two...
Cooperation central to fighting intolerance, says BIC
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 22, 2016
The urgent need to combat discrimination and hate crimes in Europe and the world at large calls for higher degrees of cooperation between civil...