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By-election for two members of Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel, January 19, 2005
In a letter dispatched to all National Spiritual Assemblies, the Universal House of Justice announced its approval of requests by two of its...
Distinguished visitors praise Baha'i Temple
NEW DELHI, India, January 12, 2005
Prominent international visitors to the Baha'i House of Worship here recently expressed their admiration of the Temple that attracts more than...
Spiritual solace in a recovering land
BUJUMBURA, Burundi, January 2, 2005
In a country that has endured many years of harrowing conflicts, members of the Baha'i community have found an occasion to celebrate. The golden...
Teacher appreciation days held in Canada and Australia
MILL BAY, Canada, December 23, 2004
Baha'i communities across Canada and Australia paid respect to the teaching profession at events that marked World Teachers' Day. The role of...
UN expresses concern about Iran's Baha'is
NEW YORK, December 22, 2004
For the 17th time since 1985, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution expressing "serious concern" over the human rights...
Attractive center holds fond memories
TAINAN, Taiwan, December 16, 2004
A Western-style villa with an oriental flavor and a beautiful garden attracts the attention of passers-by here but its significance is much more...
Standing up for justice and truth
SAN ANTONIO, December 5, 2004
When she was just a girl, Elsie Austin (1908-2004) bravely stood up for justice and truth, and she never stopped doing so throughout her long...
Royal welcome at jubilee gathering in Samoa
APIA, Samoa, November 30, 2004
A royal welcome greeted participants at the "Waves of One Ocean" conference that marked the 50th anniversary of the Baha'i Faith in Samoa and...
Holy place restored and open to pilgrims
ACRE, Israel, November 24, 2004
In the late 1860s, Baha'i pilgrims walked hundreds of kilometers from Persia through treacherous deserts to this ancient Mediterranean city in...
Mountainous country marks anniversary
ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra, November 18, 2004
With great emotion, William Danjon Dieudonne read a prayer at celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Baha'i Faith...
Conferences stress service to others
SYDNEY, November 18, 2004
You're never too old to serve others. To prove it, Bruce Saunders told the story of a group of people in their 60s and 70s who wanted to help...
Baha'i jubilee celebrated in 'world's oldest republic'
SAN MARINO, November 14, 2004
Prominent government officials paid tribute to the Baha'i community at a gala dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of the introduction of...
People's Theater begins new season
OFFENBACH, Germany, November 4, 2004
An award-winning Baha'i-inspired theater project began a new season of performances this week aimed at preventing violence and promoting social...
Obstacles no match for pioneer spirit
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, August 21, 2004
When Elise Lynelle arrived in this West African country in 1954 to introduce the teachings of the Baha'i Faith, she faced two major obstacles....
Togo Baha'is celebrate jubilee
LOME, Togo, August 22, 2004
A message from one of the Baha'is who introduced the Baha'i Faith to Togo was a highlight of the jubilee celebrations held here. "I love you...
Official urges study of 'noble principles'
ACCRA, Ghana, August 28, 2004
The principles of the Baha'i Faith "could shed light on what steps our society should take to improve our social and economic life," a senior...
Creativity a theme of summer schools
TOHANU NOU, Romania, August 20, 2004
Participants at a Baha'i summer school here visited the summer residence of Queen Marie of Romania (1875-1938), the first monarch to embrace...
Speakers urge spiritual and intellectual solutions
CALGARY, Canada, September 5, 2004
Spiritual ideas are an essential component in solving the world's complex problems, according to the opening speaker at the annual conference...
Windows open to Baha'i gospel music
STUTTGART, Germany, July 5, 2004
Residents here flung open their windows to listen to gospel-style music being sung on the streets below by an international Baha'i choir. The...
A special place in the rose garden
SYDNEY, August 18, 2004
Less than a week before Sirus Naraqi passed away, his medical colleagues at the University of Sydney held a well-attended symposium in his honor....