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'Embodied Light' exhibition features Chile House of Worship
TORONTO, Canada, November 5, 2015
The construction of South America's first Baha'i House of Worship has been at the center of an exhibition in Canada this week. Titled ‘Embodied...
Norway royals host interfaith dialogue
OSLO, Norway, October 29, 2015
Members of Norway's Baha'i community attended a special gathering hosted by the King and Queen of Norway. Up to 90 representatives from diverse...
Malaysians find common ground in noble aspirations
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, October 25, 2015
Up to 18 faith-based and youth organizations gathered earlier this month, together with a member of the Malaysian Parliament, for a conference...
Mass migration heightens awareness of humanity's 'organic unity'
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, October 23, 2015
Recognition of the oneness of humankind is critical as the movement of refugees across Europe continues.
Documentary shows trial of executed Baha'is
NEW YORK, United States, October 21, 2015
Previously unseen footage of the 1981 trial of members of the governing body of the Baha'i community in Iran has been broadcast for the first...
Award-winning film explores power of religion
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 20, 2015
Internationally renowned Iranian director, Mohsen Makhmalbaf, has made available to the general public his award-winning film, The Gardener....
UN goals need 'common will', says BIC
NEW YORK, United States, October 15, 2015
The collective ability of the people of the world to willfully work towards their own development will be crucial in implementing major UN goals,...
Conference on peace draws hundreds at university
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND, United States, October 14, 2015
Leading international experts gathered at a conference in the U.S. to address issues related to global peace. Some 300 people attended the 'Global...
Migration and role of religion discussed at major European gathering
WARSAW, Poland, October 8, 2015
The Brussels Office of the Baha'i International Community (BIC) recently participated in Europe's largest annual human rights and democracy conference—the...
Canadian Baha’i refugee experience sheds light on topical issue
OTTAWA, Canada, October 6, 2015
At a time of mass migration in the world, the experience of the Iranian Baha’i refugees in Canada yields relevant insights.
Words of Baha'u'llah resound through historic church
LONDON, England, October 2, 2015
The spot where St. Giles' Cripplegate church stands in the heart of the City of London has been the setting for acts of devotion towards God...
Iranian President Rouhani's speech to UN falls short on human rights
NEW YORK, United States, September 29, 2015
The Baha'i International Community expressed its disappointment over Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's failure to address the human rights situation...
Religion in public life discussed with Scotland's leader
EDINBURGH, Scotland, September 18, 2015
EDINBURGH, Scotland — The recently-elected First Minister of Scotland has met with representatives of religious communities to discuss the role...
Faith leaders contribute to UN Agenda 2030
BRISTOL, England, September 16, 2015
The Baha'i International Community (BIC) and representatives of 23 other major religious traditions have offered to the United Nations (UN) ideas...
Across oceans, spirit of sacrifice binds two communities
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, September 15, 2015
A national television station in Papua New Guinea aired a special episode about the Baha’i communities in both PNG and Iran.
Extraordinary life bridged East and West
HAIFA, Israel, September 3, 2015
Suheil Bushrui, devoted Baha'i, distinguished scholar, and tireless champion of the cause of peace, passed away yesterday in Yellow Springs,...
Irish Baha'is hold conference on inclusive society
KILKENNY, Ireland, August 24, 2015
One of the pressing questions in the Irish nation, as in many others across the world, is how to build a cohesive society where different groups...
Lunda Baha’is examine future of their society
MWINILUNGA, Zambia, July 30, 2015
Over 500 Lunda tribe members came together to consult on family life, education, and the spiritual and material wellbeing of society.
Dawn unveiling for Cambodian temple design
BATTAMBANG, Cambodia, July 18, 2015
As the sun rose over Battambang yesterday, the melodies of prayer filled the morning air, in a spirit of reverence, exultation, and thanksgiving....
Baha'i family in Iran forced to give up body of a loved one for unlawful burial
NEW YORK, United States, July 17, 2015
The recent experience of a Baha'i family in Sanandaj, a town in the Kurdistan province of Iran, highlights the cruel absurdities practiced by...