March 2017 – Bahá’ís of Issaquah

About the Baha'i Faith

The Bahá’í Calendar

March 25, 2017

In July 2014 made significant changes to the The Bahá’í Calendar. This page describes the Bahá’í Calendar as it currently exists. The Bahá’í Calendar is known as the . It is a calendar which means […]

Prayer

Devotional Gatherings

March 20, 2017

“The impulse to pray is a natural one springing from man’s love to God” -`Abdu’l-Bahá One of our deepest human longings is to commune with our Creator. Praying together at a fixed time and place, […]

About the Baha'i Faith

Baha’is around the World

March 15, 2017

The worldwide Baha’i Community is Diverse and Dynamic! Here we offer a glimpse into some of the things Baha’is are doing around the world. More than 430 Baha’is from 12 different countries attended this Norwegian […]

EACH religion teaches that a mediator is necessary between man and the Creator — one who receives the full light of the divine splendor and radiates it over the human world, as the earth’s atmosphere receives and diffuses the warmth of the sun’s rays. This mediator between God and humanity has different designations though he always brings the same spiritual command. …In one era he is called Abraham, at another time Moses, again he is called Buddha, another time Jesus, and yet another time Mohammad. …Man must turn to the light and not think that the form of the lamp is essential, for the lamp may be changed; but he who longs for light welcomes it from whatever source it comes.

— Abdu’l-Baha

“A solace to humankind”: Bahá’ís of India mark centenary at Lotus Temple

Gathering at the House of Worship marks Bahá’í National Assembly’s 100th year and explores efforts over the past century to foster social betterment.

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Work begins on building systems and exterior surfaces

Construction work on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá enters a new phase focused on intricate details of building systems and exterior surfaces.

CSW: The critical role of institutions in promoting gender equality

BIC organizes eight events at the UN’s CSW, bringing together over 570 people to explore how institutions can remove barriers to women’s full participation in society.

Bahá’ís of Iran: Iran’s government must end “crime against humanity of persecution,” says Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch documents the discriminatory laws, policies, and practices used by the Iranian government to violate the human rights of Bahá’ís in the country.

Youth: BIC highlights essential role of youth in social transformation

A new statement by the Brussels Office of the Bahá’í International Community explores avenues for nurturing young people’s potential as catalysts for social change.

In conversation: Exploring contributions of the Bahá’í International Community to the betterment of the world

Podcast explores the history and evolution of the BIC and its contributions to discourses pertaining to the future and wellbeing of humanity.

Chile Bahá’í Radio: National sound archive of Mapuche culture comes to life

Radio Bahá’í in Chile launches national archive project, cataloging four decades of recordings of Mapuche cultural expression through arts, storytelling and conversations

In conversation: Podcast explores collective inquiry through Bahá’í studies

Podcast explores efforts of the Association for Bahá’í Studies to enrich the intellectual life of communities through consultative approaches to academic inquiry.

BIC New York: Reimagining the role of institutions in building gender-equal societies 

BIC statement to the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women emphasizes self-transformation in institutions that aim to foster more gender-equal societies.

Bolivia: Women’s education a catalyst for societal progress

A forum held by the Bahá’ís of Bolivia explores equality in educational opportunities for women, emphasizing the broader goal of weaving this principle throughout society

In conversation: Podcast explores power of prayer to shape communities

In this podcast episode, we hear accounts of how prayer and efforts to apply spiritual principles to one’s daily life provide the seeds for social betterment.

Kazakhstan: Spiritual principles basis for strengthening the family

Roundtable discussions held by the Bahá’ís of Kazakhstan explore how a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can strengthen family life.

BIC Geneva: Iranian thought leaders call for an end to the “historical shame” of Bahá’í persecution

More than 150 Iranian human rights advocates, and social and political activists sign public statement condemning new wave of arrests against Bahá’ís.

Insights from the field: Podcast explores advances in gender equality in India

Counsellor Bhavna Anbarasan shares insights arising from Bahá’í endeavors in villages in the Indian state of Bihar where a culture of equality is taking root.

Papua New Guinea: Hand carved timber panels beautify emerging temple

Local craftsmen in PNG have hand carved 432 timber panels that now frame the nine doors of the rising House of Worship.

The Kitáb-i-Aqdas: Bahá’í Most Holy Book published in Polish

The Polish translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas has been published in print for the first time, the culmination of a dedicated effort spanning almost three decades.

Month: March 2017

The Bahá’í Calendar

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Baha’is around the World

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