“From a joyful National Convention in the newly rebuilt centre on the Faith's historic Hyde Dunn property, the National Spiritual Assembly conveys its heartfelt loving greetings to you all. We take the opportunity to share the results of the recent election of the National Spiritual Assembly for 180 B.E.”
The latest Ridván message of the Universal House of Justice is available in several languages.
The themes and spirit of the National Convention for 180 B.E. are captured in the message from the Convention to the Universal House of Justice and in photos and videos.
The ISGP will hold its annual seminar for university graduates and young professionals from 27 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. Applications are invited.
After Bahá’u’lláh’s Ascension on 29 May 1892, ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá proclaimed: “The world’s great Light, once resplendent upon all mankind, hath set, to shine everlastingly from the Abhá Horizon …”
As the one privileged to witness the moment when the Báb first declared His sacred mission, Mullá Ḥusayn testified, “I was blinded by its dazzling splendour”.
“With joyful hearts”, the Universal House of Justice has announced the members of the International Teaching Centre for the five years beginning on 23 May 2023.
The Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs shares information about the #OurStoryIsOne Campaign, starting in June, and the office explains how the friends in Aotearoa might contribute to it.
The Archives of Bahá’í Persecution in Iran website contains over 10,000 records of persecution incidents.
A short documentary about the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was released on 1 May.
In its Ridván message for 2023, the Universal House of Justice writes: “In the twelve months that have elapsed since the commencement of the Nine Year Plan, we have been delighted to see how this global spiritual enterprise has inspired and galvanized the friends …”
An Expansive Prospect, a film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice, has been released online after it was first screened at the 13th International Bahá’í Convention. The House of Justice encourages all to view, share and discuss the film.
An endeavour to combat prejudice in Aotearoa, initiated by the Bahá’í community, celebrates more than two decades of growing influence.
At Ridván in 1863, Bahá’u’lláh declared His mission as a Messenger of God in the Garden of Ridván, hence the Ridván Festival is the holiest of the Bahá’í Year.
‘It is with great joy that the North Island Regional Bahá’í Council shares with you the following news about the South Waikato/Taupō cluster.’
The National Spiritual Assembly is seeking a devoted individual to give administrative assistance in the National Secretariat.
A story of the confirmations experienced by a couple who have arisen to pioneer to Ma’ohi Nui (French Polynesia).
On 25 March, the Supreme Body addressed a stirring letter of praise and encouragement to the friends gathered in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the dedication of the first national House of Worship in the Bahá’í world.
In a Naw-Rúz message to the friends in Iran, the Supreme Institution reflects on “historic and recent endeavours” to assist societal transformation, in Iran and throughout the world.
