A solo exhibition in honour of the bicentennial celebrations depicts the six heroic years of the Dispensation of the Báb between 1844 and 1850.
Message marking bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb
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.
Love for the Báb motivates months of meticulous mahi
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.
Waiata project sets Bahá’í karakia to music
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.
Resources for bicentenary celebrations: 29-30 October 2019
Resources for bicentenary celebrations
Nationwide prayer campaign
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.
Flaxmere charts their course towards Bicentenary
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.
Poem extols potency of the Báb’s Message
“With ink that flowed in rivers on the page”, begins this poem about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.
Design concept for Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá unveiled
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”.
‘Dawn of the Light’: New bicentenary film now available
The film follows the personal search for truth and meaning undertaken by eight people from different parts of the world, including New Zealand.
Register Now: New Zealand Bahá’í Summer Schools, 176 B.E.
The National Spiritual Assembly is delighted to announce that registration for the Bahá'í Summer Schools is now open.
Multi-faith prayer week in lead-up to bicentenary
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.
E Te Uri O Te Puehu!
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.
Video message identifies key concepts for bicentenary plans
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”.
Neighbourhood shows what’s possible from intensifying our efforts
Through conversations with 550 souls and by offering Ruhi Book 1 in three modes of delivery, Clendon neighbourhood boosted participation beyond their expectations.
Spiritual Forebears: The completion of Fort Shaykh Tabarsí
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.
Singer-songwriter brings history to life
Irish singer-songwriter Luke Slott presented a musical journey through the story of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.
New website shares rich feast of bicentenary celebrations
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.
A handy reference guide for bicentenary preparations
These FAQs offer information that may be useful for your bicentenary efforts.
Design to honour the Báb conveys message of peace
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.