The Universal House of Justice announced in May 2019 the inauguration of a Fund dedicated to the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. “It is our heartfelt desire that this sacred edifice will be raised up through the universal participation of the friends.”
The line of succession, referred to as the Covenant, went from Bahá’u’lláh to His Son ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and then from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to His grandson, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice, ordained by Bahá’u’lláh.
The new term for the two Regional Councils begins on the Day of the Covenant, 26 November 2019, and the membership for the South and North Islands are announced in this message from the National Spiritual Assembly.
Main details of the summer school programmes are now confirmed. They will provide an excellent opportunity for expanding our understanding of how to contribute to the welfare of humanity, as well as offering a great occasion for fellowship.
“Drawing on the wealth of experience and energy that has been generated, we now move forward towards further nurturing the community-building activities and responding to the warm receptivity we have found in our compatriots”, writes the National Spiritual Assembly.
This review of bicentenary celebrations and preview of continuing action is provided in a printable brochure format for sharing.
For seven days, enthusiastic volunteers celebrated the bicentenary by helping in the kitchen at Auckland City Mission.
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.
