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.
This well-established school in Tonga is looking for primary and secondary teachers to join the staff next year.
It is vital that we report all bicentenary activities happening in Aotearoa. Here’s how.
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 called upon His followers to gather together once every nineteen days to show hospitality and fellowship.
A solo exhibition in honour of the bicentennial celebrations depicts the six heroic years of the Dispensation of the Báb between 1844 and 1850.
In a special message for the bicentenary the Universal House of Justice looks at the missions of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and the implications of Their appearance for humanity today. The message profoundly explores important themes to raise in conversations with people we meet as the bicentenary celebrations approach.
Adding to artistic efforts around the country for the bicentenary, two believers in Hawkes Bay have created a careful replica of the House of the Báb in Shíráz — where the Báb announced His advent to Mullá Ḥusayn.
