A special reception brought together dignitaries from Haifa and Bahá’í delegates attending the International Bahá’í Convention. Haifa Mayor Einat Kalisch-Rotem expressed her profound appreciation for the opportunity to address the diverse group and her longstanding admiration for the Bahá’í Faith. “It is an honor for me to stand here before you as the mayor of Haifa, the city where one of its iconic symbols and one of the most sacred and spiritual places for the Bahá’í community is based. The Bahá’í World Centre, including the Shrine of the Báb and the terraces, is a symbol of the Bahá’í commitment to unity, peace, and equality.”