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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.

Construction progresses on Kenya Temple

The historic project reaches a new stage of development as the foundation of the central edifice is laid and work on other structural elements advances.

Thinkers challenge social structures, link women’s empowerment to peace and progress

Academics examined the inseparable relationship between the advancement of women and the creation of prosperous and peaceful societies.

‘Ali Nakhjavani, 1919–2019

The Universal House of Justice released a message to all National Spiritual Assemblies on the passing of former House of Justice member ‘Ali Nakhjavani.

Bicentenary preparations intensify throughout Australasia

This fifth and final article in a series on bicentenary preparations on each continent highlights efforts across Australasia.

At General Assembly summit, civil society given prominent voice

At a first-of-its-kind meeting at the UN, civil society organizations participated in a high-level discussion on the status of the Sustainable Development Goals.

British Library marks bicentenary, exhibits works of the Bab and Baha’u’llah

The Library is marking the bicentenary with various initiatives alongside its launch of a new website and exhibition displaying examples of the Faith’s original texts.

David Rutstein appointed as Secretary-General of the Baha’i International Community

Dr. Rutstein succeeds Joshua Lincoln, who had been serving in this capacity since 2013.

Rapidly approaching bicentenary galvanizes communities across Asia

With the historic anniversary four weeks away, a diversity of action is emerging throughout the vast continent.