More than 10 North Island clusters have been holding whānau days and children’s festivals - attracting increasing numbers of people into the community-building activities.
Update regarding pilgrimage and visits to Holy Land
The Covid pandemic is still making pilgrimage to the Holy Land unfeasible, but there are encouraging signs that brief visits may soon be possible.
‘Consider how the Báb endured difficulties and tribulations’
In commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Báb, here is “an outline of the history of the Báb” by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. From sunset on Thursday 8 July to sunset on Friday 9 July 2021, Bahá’ís refrain from work in honour of the Blessed Báb, and at noon commemorate His Martyrdom.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Pillars of main edifice completed
In addition to the pillars, the first set of folding walls has been completed, and preparations are beginning for a trellis that will span the plaza.
Countering hate speech against the friends in Iran
State-sponsored hate speech and disinformation against the Bahá'í community in Iran is on the rise. This article explains how the friends in Aotearoa can assist in combating the problem.
Celebrating the unifying virtues of Matariki
“…it behooveth you to be in close communion one with the other, at one both in body and soul, till ye match the Pleiades or a string of lustrous pearls.” - ‘Abdu’l-Bahá