Kenya
First Local Bahá’í temple in Africa opens its doors
Residents of Matunda Soy, Kenya, are celebrating the opening of a local temple that is “a sign of unity.”
May 24, 2021
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Ireland
Podcast series invites grassroots conversation
Comhrá, meaning friendly conversation in Irish, is a podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ireland providing a window into grassroots responses to issues facing society.
May 20, 2021
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
First columns of main edifice raised
Segments of the folding wall around the central plaza are also being constructed while work on the planters in the north plaza is advancing.
May 13, 2021
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Bahá’í World Publication
New essays highlight uniqueness of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message in the West; survey agricultural achievements in Africa
The Bahá’í World online publication releases two new articles.
May 10, 2021
Timor-Leste
Amid devastating cyclone, first National Spiritual Assembly elected
The establishment of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly has infused a new spirit in the Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to material and spiritual progress.
May 7, 2021
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Croatia
First Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly established in landmark election
At its first ever national convention held in Zagreb last Saturday, the Bahá’í community of Croatia elected the country’s National Assembly.
May 1, 2021
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Light of the World
New volume of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s writings released
Seventy-six newly translated tablets recount, in ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s words, aspects of the life of Bahá’u’lláh, the tribulations He endured, and the purpose of His Faith.
April 30, 2021
“100 years of fostering unity”
Conversations on social cohesion move across Australia as centenary draws to close
Five months since its publication, “Creating an Inclusive Narrative” is stimulating profound discussions across Australian states and territories.
April 27, 2021
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Bahai.org
International website sees major redesign on 25th year since launch
The updated Bahai.org includes visual enhancements, additional sections, and other features, paving the way for new articles and videos to be released throughout the year
April 22, 2021
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Cambodia
Youth initiative reduces soil erosion during floods
The efforts of young adolescents to improve air quality and provide shelter from the heat had the added benefit of preventing a patch of road from eroding when floods hit
April 14, 2021
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