Category Archives: Baha’i

The central purpose of the divine religions

The central purpose of the divine religions is the establishment of peace and unity among mankind. Their reality is one; therefore, their accomplishment is one and universal—whether it be through the essential or material ordinances of God. There is but … Continue reading

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Online Baha’i Calendar (Badi Calendar) 

calendar.BahaIQ.com is a visual Baha’i calendar designed to help Baha’ís integrate the Baha’i calendar into their daily lives. Source: The Baha’i Calendar – (Badi Calendar) calculator This is an online Badi calendar, consistent with the new guidance from the House … Continue reading

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12th Annual Festival of Abraham

The 12th Annual Festival of Abraham was held on November 9th at the Caribbean House in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Some 40 Christian, Jewish, Muslim delegates, and the hosting Baha’i community, enjoyed sharing outstanding artistic expressions from their respective Abrahamic traditions.  … Continue reading

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The House of Baha’u’llah, Baha’i sacred site in Baghdad, destroyed

The worldwide Baha’i community has learned that the house of Baha’u’llah, the Founder of the Baha’i Faith, in Baghdad, Iraq – a profoundly sacred site known as the Most Great House – has been destroyed.  The precise circumstances surrounding the … Continue reading

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Persecution of Bahais in Iran extends across all stages of life – Baháí World News Service

Persecution of Bahais in Iran extends across all stages of life – Baháí World News Service.

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Abdu’l-Bahá arrived in New York City 100 years ago today

Dear Friends, Abdu’l-Bahá arrives in New York City today, having sailed on the S.S. Cedric from Alexandria, Egypt. [100 years ago, that is] Here are some resources for following His visit and reading the talks He gave in North America … Continue reading

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UN religious freedom expert: Iran is systematically persecuting Baha’is

http://news.bahai.org/story/862 UNITED NATIONS, 23 October 2011, (BWNS) – Iran’s persecution of Baha’is is among the most “extreme manifestations of religious intolerance and persecution” in the world today, according to a UN expert. The remarks of Heiner Bielefeldt – Special Rapporteur … Continue reading

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Three years on, Iran’s imprisoned Baha’i leaders symbolize the oppression of a nation

In the United States, some 300 congressional staff, representatives from human rights groups, media personnel and community members, attended a meeting at Washington’s Hart Senate Office building on 12 May, while a worldwide audience logged on to a live webcast … Continue reading

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Remembering the small paintings of Baha’u’llah…

Monday evening Matthew invited me to the Taj Mahal restaurant in Metairie, LA. It is as good as any Indian restaurant I’ve ever visited. Thank you, Matthew. On the wall was a very radiant colorful and beautiful traditional painting of … Continue reading

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