Firuz Kazemzadeh reappointed to US Commission on International Religious Freedom
Firuz Kazemzadeh, former Secretary for External Affairs of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, has been appointed...
June 16, 2001
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London tribute to Amatu'l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum Rabbani honors her contributions to conservation and the arts
The late Madame Ruhiyyih Rabbani, the preeminent international dignitary of the Baha'i Faith, was honored at a tribute here on 15 May 2001. In...
June 15, 2001
Amidst much anticipation, the Baha'i World Centre prepares for public opening of garden terraces on Mount Carmel
After a week in which Israeli and world news media gave extensive coverage to the inauguration of a series of majestic garden terraces on Mount...
May 31, 2001
Focusing on the future, Baha'is head home after a week of celebration and reflection on Mount Carmel
Inspired and invigorated after a week celebrating the completion of essential elements of their world center, Baha'is gathered here from some...
May 25, 2001
Thousands of Baha'is climb Mount Carmel as new terraces are inaugurated
Thousands of Baha'is from every race, nation and religious background today streamed up the face of Mount Carmel in a prayerful ascent toward...
May 23, 2001
Statement of the Universal House of Justice for the opening of the Terraces on Mount Carmel
Statement of the Universal House Justice on the occasion of the official opening of the Terraces of the Shrine of the Bab, 22 May 2001 As delivered...
May 22, 2001
With a dramatic flourish, Baha'is unveil majestic garden terraces on Mount Carmel
In an expressive and emotionally powerful ceremony featuring a symphony orchestra, a 70-voice choir, a specially built 4,000-seat amphitheater,...
May 22, 2001
Complex challenges for Baha'is in putting on an outdoor celebration for thousands
Gry Kvalheim worked behind the scenes on logistical arrangements for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and also the 1992 Baha'i World Congress, which...
May 21, 2001
Seeing Mount Carmel terraces for the first time, Baha'is feel as if they are in "paradise"
Like so many others among the some 3,000 Baha'is arriving here today and seeing for the first time a series of magnificent gardened terraces...
May 20, 2001
High excitement and lofty expectations for Baha'is heading to Israel for terraces inauguration ceremony
When Henrietta Josias arrives here at the end of the week, it will be her first time in Israel -- and only the second time in her life to travel...
May 15, 2001