In a special message for the bicentenary the Universal House of Justice looks at the missions of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and the implications of Their appearance for humanity today. The message profoundly explores important themes to raise in conversations with people we meet as the bicentenary celebrations approach.
Adding to artistic efforts around the country for the bicentenary, two believers in Hawkes Bay have created a careful replica of the House of the Báb in Shíráz — where the Báb announced His advent to Mullá Ḥusayn.
For 18 months, a group of musicians and lovers of te reo Māori has had their sights set on creating waiata for bicentenary of the Birth of The Báb. They are now completing their project by uploading a series of recordings to Youtube.
Friends are urged to offer at least one of the Báb’s prayers each day, that this country might soar to the greatest possible heights of achievement in our efforts to befittingly honour the Báb through advancing the Cause of God.
A team in Flaxmere used a concentric circle chart to identify 77 people to have conversations with and invite to the bicentenary and core activities.
“With ink that flowed in rivers on the page”, begins this poem about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.
The House of Justice states that the design seeks “to honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s unique position” and “to reflect at once His lofty station and His humility”.
The film follows the personal search for truth and meaning undertaken by eight people from different parts of the world, including New Zealand.
The National Spiritual Assembly is delighted to announce that registration for the Bahá'í Summer Schools is now open.
The annual Week of Prayer for World Peace comes at an opportune time for friendly association with the followers of other religions just prior to bicentennial Twin Birthday celebrations.
In support of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week, we share this Hidden Word (#39 from the Persian) from Ko Ngā Kupu Huna a Bahá’u’lláh.
The National Spiritual Assembly highlights three key concepts — befittingly honouring the Báb, involving “the widest possible cross-section of society” in meaningful conversations, and inviting “a growing number of people to be involved in the process of community building”.
Through conversations with 550 souls and by offering Ruhi Book 1 in three modes of delivery, Clendon neighbourhood boosted participation beyond their expectations.
Continuing our series of stories from “The Dawnbreakers”, this instalment tells of the Persian Grand Vizir’s plot to bring about the execution of the Báb.
Irish singer-songwriter Luke Slott presented a musical journey through the story of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.
The website bicentenary.bahai.org has begun to share inspiring information about the upcoming Twin Holy Days. One main feature coming soon is the film “Dawn of the Light”, due for release on the site by the end of September.
These FAQs offer information that may be useful for your bicentenary efforts.
Māori symbols feature in artwork that commemorates the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb and celebrates the promise of world peace which His appearance proclaimed.
The friends are invited to subscribe to a new YouTube channel launched by the Bahá’í World Centre.
