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Community galvanized as Temple’s construction proceeds
AGUA AZUL, Colombia, November 16, 2017
In Norte del Cauca, under the watchful gaze of the Andes, amongst forest and farmland, the clear form of the local House of Worship is rising above the fields.
UN condemns Iran’s human rights violations for 30th time
UNITED NATIONS, November 14, 2017
In a vote today, the United Nations General Assembly rebuked Iran for continuing human rights violations.
Exhibition of Baha’u’llah’s writings opens at British Museum
LONDON, November 9, 2017
Baha’u’llah’s original writings and certain items associated with His life are on display at the British Museum until January 2018.
Law conference highlights atrocities against religious minorities
WASHINGTON D.C., November 6, 2017
Freedom of religion or belief was among topics explored at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Comparative Law conference.
Bicentenary website to remain resource, inspiration
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, November 1, 2017
With recordings from celebrations at Houses of Worship and a final sampling of reports posted, coverage on the bicentenary website now comes to a close.
Second member of Yaran released
BIC NEW YORK, October 31, 2017
Former member of the Yaran, Fariba Kamalabadi, has been released after a long, unjust prison sentence.
Bicentenary celebration at BIC Addis Ababa
BIC ADDIS ABABA, October 30, 2017
The BIC Addis Ababa Office hosted a celebration of the bicentenary of Baha’u’llah’s birth with 150 guests.
Attacks in Yemen and Iran coincide with bicentenary period
BIC NEW YORK, October 23, 2017
Security forces opened fire on a small gathering in Yemen on 22 October 2017. Persecution in Iran intensifies.
Sunset in Hawaii closes extraordinary period of worldwide celebrations
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 23, 2017
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, communities around the globe offered celebrations befitting the teachings He brought to the world.
World illumined by light of bicentenary celebrations
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 22, 2017
Bicentenary celebrations continue to span the globe.
As the earth turns on its axis, torch is passed on to Europe, Americas
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 22, 2017
Celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Baha’u’llah continue in the world.
Sunset brings light over Oceania, Asia, Africa
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, October 21, 2017
Diverse celebrations marking the bicentenary unfolded across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa.
Bicentenary website shifts to focus on 72 hours of celebration
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 20, 2017
As the worldwide period of bicentenary celebrations commences, the special anniversary website has undergone a transformation.
200th anniversary sparks thoughtful reflections at BIC celebrations
BIC NEW YORK, October 20, 2017
The BIC Offices in New York, Geneva, and Brussels recently held receptions to mark the bicentenary of the birth of Baha'u'llah.
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“Light to the World”: Film about Baha’u’llah released online
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 18, 2017
The feature film “Light to the World” was released today on the official website for the bicentenary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah.
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Baha'i communities receive more public messages
LONDON, October 16, 2017
The Prime Minister of the U.K., President of Austria, and a former President of the U.S.A. have sent messages to their respective Baha'i communities.
A global mosaic takes shape
BAHA'I WORLD CENTRE, October 13, 2017
Preparations for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah are giving rise to countless diverse activities across the planet.
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Australian leaders honor bicentenary
CANBERRA, Australia, October 9, 2017
National and local leaders in Australia, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, have written tributes honoring the bicentenary of the birth of Baha'u'llah.
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Hearing "the Divinity in the music": Dizzy Gillespie remembered at 100
NEW YORK, October 6, 2017
Dizzy Gillespie, who would have turned 100 this month, is remembered as one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time.
Messages of appreciation from leaders continue
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, October 4, 2017
Baha'i communities in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka have received messages honoring the upcoming bicentenary of the birth of Baha'u'llah.