Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Pillars of main edifice completed
In addition to the pillars, the first set of folding walls has been completed, and preparations are beginning for a trellis that will span the plaza
July 6, 2021
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Canada
New parliamentary caucus looks at religion’s role in society
Parliamentarians and Canada’s faith communities gather at the inauguration of a new all-party interfaith caucus for a rare dialogue about the role of faith in governance
June 29, 2021
Houses of Worship
Temple arrival marks a new dawn in the heart of the Pacific
Work on the local Bahá’í temple in Vanuatu has begun, after the main components for its construction were transported to the remote island of Tanna.
June 22, 2021
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Podcast
A path toward a unified America
Centenary of the first race amity conference held by the American Bahá’í community was marked by a three-day symposium exploring racial unity and social change.
June 16, 2021
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BIC Brussels
Shift in agricultural systems necessary for sustainability, says BIC
The BIC Brussels Office and the FAO of the United Nations initiate a seminar series to examine the relationship between agriculture, rural sustainability, and migration.
June 8, 2021
“Endurance through cycles of war”
A resilient community fosters hope in the C.A.R.
Despite ongoing conflict in the CAR, the Bahá’ís of the country have been contributing to social progress, most recently forming an emergency committee to provide relief
June 1, 2021
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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