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Milestone for Vanuatu Temple uplifts, galvanizes island

The people of Tanna, joined by government officials, gathered for a historic groundbreaking celebration for one of the first local Baha’i Houses of Worship in the world.

UN to Iran

End human rights violations against Baha’is

Following recent reviews of Iran’s human rights record, the UN General Assembly condemns Iran for its continued attacks against religious minorities, including Baha’is.

At BIC, bicentenary celebrations explore peace, oneness of humanity

Baha’i International Community offices bring together dozens of dignitaries and other officials in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab.

“The hand of the community crafted the outcome”

Baha’i House of Worship receives prestigious international prize

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada International Prize recognizes the House of Worship in Santiago as an exceptional creation.

72 hours, one world

For 72 hours the whole earth was illuminated by the power of unity.

Celebrations have now encircled the globe

As global bicentenary celebrations pass the halfway mark, stories and images from around the world paint a hopeful picture of humanity, united in its rich diversity.

Worldwide celebrations begin, live updates on bicentenary site

The highly anticipated bicentenary celebrations have begun with sunset in Kiribati.

President of Israel visits World Centre to honor bicentenary amid wave of commemorations in Haifa and across the globe

President Reuven Rivlin visited the Shrine of the Bab and Baha’i gardens to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab.

For bicentenary, Shrine of the Bab opens to thousands of visitors, community leaders

To commemorate the bicentenary, a reception was held for community leaders, and the terraces as well as the Shrine opened at night to the general public.

Anticipation mounts

A guide for 72 hours of bicentenary coverage

This article provides a road map for connecting to the historic global celebrations marking the bicentenary, which begins Monday at sunset.