Houses of Worship
Preparations under way for centenary commemorations
Bahá’í Houses of Worship around the world are preparing for the commemoration of the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing with special programs and exhibitions.
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Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
Representatives from around the world arrive
Representatives of Bahá’í communities from around the world have been arriving in Haifa for a gathering at the Bahá’í World Centre commemorating the centenary.
Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
Remembering His life in the Holy Land
Several events held in Haifa and ‘Akká mark the centenary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the Holy Land.
“Exemplar”
New film explores ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s profound effect on people past and present
A film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice for the centenary commemoration of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has been released.
Vanuatu
First local Bahá’í temple in the Pacific opens its doors
Saturday’s dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship included Prime Minister Bob Loughman and other government officials, traditional chiefs, and some 3,000 attendees.
COP26
BIC delegation offers principles and proposals for climate action
Representatives of the Bahá’í International Community have been participating in discussions at the COP26 climate summit, exploring the moral dimensions of climate action
Vanuatu
Anticipation builds as temple inauguration draws near
Many people from across Vanuatu arrive in Tanna to assist with preparations for Saturday’s dedication of the first local Bahá’í House of Worship in the Pacific.
Mansion of Mazra‘ih
Conservation work on Holy Place continues apace
The project to preserve the Mansion of Mazra‘ih is now showing significant progress. Most notably, Bahá’u’lláh’s room has now been prepared for visitors.
Bahrain
National gathering on coexistence honors ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
This event brought together Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, representing the king of Bahrain, and other prominent people to reflect on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s call for peace
Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
Films and media productions honor herald of peace
Global preparations to commemorate the Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing have led to a surge in films, podcasts, and other media productions about His life and work.