A national celebration event for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb occurred with great success on the evening of 22 October.
Reports stream in of bicentenary celebrations
A sample of the bicentenary contributions from around the country.
Please report bicentenary activities immediately
Anyone who held a bicentenary activity is urged to record information about it for inclusion in a report to be sent to the Bahá’í World Centre.
Birth of Bahá’u’lláh - meditations from His Writings
Born in Tehran, Iran on 12 November, 1817, Mirza Husayn-‘Alí —known as Bahá’u’lláh—was the great Divine Educator heralded by the Báb, the initiator of a new era in history in which the tyrannies and injustices of the past would give way to a world of peace and justice: an embodiment of the principle of the oneness of humankind.
Birth of the Báb
Born in 1819, the Báb was a prophetic figure who revitalised religious teachings, calling for spiritual and moral renewal including improving the status of women and the situation of the poor. The Báb’s mission was to prepare the way for Bahá’u’lláh.
To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the sacred land of Iran
Bicentenary message to the Bahá’ís of Iran; “…we considered this an opportune moment to also address His compatriots and to remind you of the bounty that is yours, for that Sun of Truth dawned in the city of Shiraz, promising the world new illumination…”
Tributes to an illustrious and inspirational life
The passing of Mr ‘Alí Nakhjavání on 11 October 2019 drew forth glowing tributes to his life of service to humankind and his noble character.
How to follow celebrations around the world
As the earth rotates and celebrations happen in different countries, we can keep up with information on the festivities everywhere.
The tide rises higher: more bicentenary arts events
Evidence is mounting of the creativity of the New Zealand friends in giving expression to the history and teachings of the Faith for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb.
‘The Clouds of the Realms Above’ art exhibition
A bicentenary art exhibition explores the poetic reflection of Bahá’u’lláh’s experience in the Síyáh-Chál prison in 1852.
Rising tide of artistic expression for the bicentenary
Communities and individuals around the country have organised arts activities for the bicentenary. See if there is one near you!
Rotorua artists respond vibrantly to the Báb’s Writings
A vision for an arts exhibition conceived in May last year has come to fruition with 35 artworks on display, responding to quotations from the Writings of the Báb.
Bicentenary message in elegant print format
Here is a beautiful print version of the message from the Universal House of Justice “To all who have come to honour the Herald of a new Dawn”.
The Báb’s social and ethical teachings
An extract from Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era in English and te reo Māori.
Bicentenary talking points
A vital element in the preparation for each bicentenary activity, is how you will draw on the power of expression to share something about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, the Message They shared, and the community-building activities underway.
Prime Minister invites insights from race unity speakers
Gisborne Race Unity Speech Award participants joined other youth and two local Baha’is in a breakfast meeting hosted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently.
Ocean of Light School needs teachers
This well-established school in Tonga is looking for primary and secondary teachers to join the staff next year.
Reporting every bicentenary activity
It is vital that we report all bicentenary activities happening in Aotearoa. Here’s how.
Spiritual Forebears: Heroine of Zanján
Continuing our series of stories from “The Dawnbreakers”, this instalment tells of Zaynab’s fearlessness during the Zanján upheaval, demonstrating the power of the Báb’s Revelation to tear away the veils of past traditions.
The Báb instituted the Nineteen Day Feast
The Báb called upon His followers to gather together once every nineteen days to show hospitality and fellowship.