New section of bicentenary site widens window on celebrations
The bicentenary website has been expanded to include a new section with country reports.
April 20, 2018
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Local Temple design unveiled in Kenya
The design for the local Baha’i House of Worship in Matunda Soy, Kenya, was unveiled at a celebration earlier today.
April 15, 2018
After devastating hurricane, community unites in reconstruction
In the months since Hurricane Maria, another story has unfolded in the Caribbean—one of unity, cooperation, and collective action to rebuild.
April 13, 2018
Flower of Colombia Temple Blooms
The crown at the top of the roof of the local House of Worship in Colombia has been installed, marking an important milestone in the construction process.
April 4, 2018
Re-examining reconciliation
A recent symposium brought together hundreds in Canada to speak about reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples.
April 2, 2018
Countries around the world design commemorative Baha’i stamps
Postal services often issue commemorative stamps for historic occasions. This bicentenary year proved no exception.
March 28, 2018
Design of national temple unveiled at Naw-Ruz amidst great joy
Earlier today, the Baha’i community of Papua New Guinea unveiled the design for its national Baha’i House of Worship.
March 21, 2018
Youngest member of Yaran completes ten year imprisonment
Vahid Tizfahm completed his 10-year sentence yesterday. At 44, he is the youngest member of the Yaran, who were imprisoned for their religious beliefs in 2008.
March 20, 2018
Oldest member of Yaran completes decade-long imprisonment
Jamaloddin Khanjani, 85, former member of the Yaran, completed his unjust ten-year prison sentence yesterday.
March 17, 2018
Exploring an expanded conception of women’s empowerment
The Baha’i International Community has released a statement for the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women.
March 12, 2018