2021 in review
A momentous year
BWNS looks back on a historic year of intense efforts by countless people and communities, including marking the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing.
December 31, 2021
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Bahá’í World Centre
Counsellors’ conference begins
Over the coming days, Counsellors from all parts of the world will be consulting on the development of the worldwide Bahá’í community, preparing for the years ahead.
December 30, 2021
Bahá’í Media Bank
Photo of opening pages of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Will and Testament published
An image of the opening pages of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Will and Testament has been published for the first time, coinciding with the period of the centenary of His passing.
December 24, 2021
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Plans for marble presented at press conference in Italy
The president of marble company Margraf and architect Hossein Amanat spoke about the complexities of the construction project and fabrication of the marble
December 19, 2021
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BIC New York
UN Calls on Iran to end religious discrimination
The UN General Assembly calls on Iran to observe human rights for all its citizens, including members of the Bahá’í Faith.
December 17, 2021
Turkey
Mayor of Edirne marks centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
The centenary was recently honored in Edirne, where Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and a small band of believers lived as exiles for over four years.
December 15, 2021
Papua New Guinea
Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Tok Pisin
Bahá’u’lláh’s Kitáb-i-Aqdas has been translated into the most widely spoken language in Papua New Guinea after a decades-long process.
December 14, 2021
Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
Short documentary on centenary commemoration in the Holy Land released
The documentary provides highlights from the spiritually charged centenary gathering recently held at the Bahá’í World Centre.
December 10, 2021
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Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
National commemorations honor herald of peace
National Bahá’í communities around the world have been bringing together diverse social actors to explore some of the universal principles embodied by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
December 9, 2021
Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
A look at worldwide commemorations
Centenary gatherings encircled the globe on Saturday, inspiring countless people to consider the implications of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s call for universal peace for their lives.
December 3, 2021