The Supreme Institution rejoices in seeing the friends — visible hosts of an irrepressible movement — so assured in their response to the call to service, that the celebration of the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb was not merely a memorable event but was the fruit of devoted effort, carried out in unity.
The National Spiritual Assembly wrote to the Universal House of Justice on November 6; “We are honoured to share the participation numbers for the bicentenary celebrations which have taken place in New Zealand.”
This video presents highlights of the bicentenary event held at Parliament Buildings on 22 October.
Bicentenary feedback from friends throughout the country shows they are clearly focused on keeping up the momentum.
A national celebration event for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb occurred with great success on the evening of 22 October.
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.
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.
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.
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…”
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.
As the earth rotates and celebrations happen in different countries, we can keep up with information on the festivities everywhere.
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.
A bicentenary art exhibition explores the poetic reflection of Bahá’u’lláh’s experience in the Síyáh-Chál prison in 1852.
Communities and individuals around the country have organised arts activities for the bicentenary. See if there is one near you!
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.
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”.
An extract from Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era in English and te reo Māori.
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.
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.
