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Lively festivities in Lesotho
MASERU, Lesotho, October 11, 2003
Lively performances of dance, music and storytelling were highlights of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Baha'i Faith in Lesotho, held...
High-ranking member of the Baha'i Faith passes away
HAIFA, Israel, November 26, 2003
The worldwide Baha'i community has lost one of its most cherished figures with the death on 26 November of Ali-Akbar Furutan. Mr. Furutan, who...
Greek youth dance into view
ATHENS, Greece, November 23, 2003
Young Baha'i dancers from Greece received an enthusiastic reception when they performed at an exhibition by nongovernmental organizations in...
Baha'i International Community lauds passage of UN Resolution on Human Rights in Iran
NEW YORK, November 21, 2003
Noting that the Baha'is of Iran face continuing religious persecution, the Baha'i International Community today expressed appreciation for the...
Moving images of spirituality
EDMONTON, Canada, November 7, 2003
Twelve films were screened at an inaugural Baha'i film festival here this month. The festival, open to the public, included movies made by professional...
Public parade a triumph of faith
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, October 17, 2003
On the 50th anniversary last month of the arrival here of the Baha'i Faith, a parade set out from Baha'i Street and moved through the center...
High tribute at Swiss centenary
INTERLAKEN, Switzerland, October 5, 2003
Baha'is from all parts of Switzerland and guests from 26 other countries gathered last month for centenary celebrations in this scenic mountain...
Island of faith holds jubilee
PALERMO, Italy, September 19, 2003
It all began with the decisions of one woman in Massachusetts and a family in Michigan. When they decided to take the teachings of the Baha'i...
Dedicated citizens win awards
BRASILIA, Brazil, September 9, 2003
Brazilians who have devoted themselves to supporting human rights received "world citizenship awards" at a Baha'i-sponsored ceremony here. The...
Golden anniversary of the Queen of Carmel
HAIFA, Israel, October 12, 2003
When Shoghi Effendi, then the Head of the Baha'i Faith, announced the completion of the superstructure of the Shrine of the Bab 50 years ago...
Devotion to human rights recognized
HELSINKI, September 27, 2003
Just after the birth of her fourth child, Melody Karvonen made a career change that put her on the path to be named Human Rights Worker of the...
Standing up for the oneness of humanity
CIUDAD COLON, Costa Rica, August 22, 2003
Long before segregation of the races was outlawed in the United States, Ruth Pringle stood up in support of the oneness of humanity. It was in...
Cameroon celebrates golden time
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, August 23, 2003
When there were only a handful of Baha'is in their country, five young Cameroonians left home to take the teachings of the Baha'i Faith to nearby...
Double cause for celebrations
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, September 6, 2003
Members of the Baha'i community here had a double reason to celebrate this month. The Baha'is marked the 50th anniversary of the Faith's activities...
Learning on a higher plane
SAN FRANCISCO, August 29, 2003
Scholars should move away from a combative style and lift their discussion to a higher plane, a senior professor told a major conference here....
Light of the spirit shines in the Congo
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo Republic, August 29, 2003
Teachings on peace prompted Anselme Nkouka to become a Baha'i during the earliest years of the Baha'i community here. "I became a Baha'i because...
Inspired art from spiritual infusion
WINSCOMBE, England, August 2, 2003
"It is the atmosphere at the academy that makes you want to learn more and become better -- it gives you life and spirit!" said Chanelle Fusco,...
A flower for Lottie
VOORBURG, Netherlands, July 25, 2003
Next year at the annual convention of the Baha'is of the Netherlands, there will be a rose on an otherwise empty seat, the one traditionally...
In the midmost heart of the oceans
JAMESTOWN, Saint Helena, August 1, 2003
Two Baha'is who have contributed to societies on remote islands have received high awards for their services. Basil George, who led a successful...
Youth animators spring to life
THAMES, New Zealand, August 28, 2003
"I feel animated -- like a picture suddenly given life!" says Anisa Beckman, 22, who recently qualified to assist the development of junior youth...