Bahai Counsellors’ conversation on spiritual transformation and social change : Part 1
Bahai Counsellors’ conversation on spiritual transformation and social change: Part 1 BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, 1 June 2018, (BWNS) – Some 80 senior officers of the Baha’i Faith, referred to…
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Apr 27, 2018•3 min read
For the Betterment of the World : Publication explores advancements in development efforts worldwide
For the Betterment of the World : Publication explores advancements in development efforts worldwide BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE — Released online today and distributed to delegates at the 12th International Baha’i Convention,…
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Apr 26, 2018•2 min read
Worldwide representatives gather for 12th International Bahai Convention
Worldwide representatives gather for 12th International Bahai Convention BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE, 25 April 2018, (BWNS) — Some 1,300 delegates representing more than 160 countries have arrived in Haifa to participate in…
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Apr 17, 2018•3 min read
Local Bahai Temple design unveiled in Kenya
Local Bahai Temple design unveiled in Kenya To read the story online or view more photos, visit news.bahai.org. MATUNDA SOY, Kenya, 15 April 2018, (BWNS) — Marking a historic moment, the design…
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Dec 29, 2017•37 min read
Religion Calendar of 2018
JANUARY 2018 1 Mary, Mother of God – Catholic Christian Feast Day of St Basil – Orthodox Christian Gantan-sai (New Years) – Shinto Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus – Orthodox…
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Dec 27, 2017•6 min read
Ideas of Harmonious Coexistence: Religions and Philosophies of India
Ideas of Harmonious Coexistence: Religions and Philosophies of India Special Session Program Schedule – December 28, 9.30am – 11.30am Conference Details and Abstract Guidelines The Indian sub-continent across…
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Nov 7, 2017•4 min read
Law conference highlights atrocities against religious minorities
Law conference highlights atrocities against religious minorities WASHINGTON D.C. — Why does it take unimaginable atrocities against religious minorities for the world to respond? “The question requires us to…
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Oct 3, 2017•4 min read
Historic Battle of Haifa commemorated in New Delhi
Historic Battle of Haifa commemorated in New Delhi NEW DELHI — On 23 September 1918, during the final year of World War I, Indian soldiers played a decisive role…
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Sep 27, 2017•1 min read
Baha’i Media Bank launched
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE — As the historic 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah next month approaches, the Baha’i Media Bank has undergone a major update (Baha’i Media…
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Sep 15, 2017•2 min read
Leaders continue to honor bicentenary of Bahá’u’lláh
BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE — Tributes in honor of the bicentenary from local and national leaders from diverse parts of the world continue to be received by Baha’i communities, most…
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Aug 25, 2017•2 min read
Bahai’s New Pilgrim Reception Centre opens in Haifa
Bahai’s New Pilgrim Reception Centre opens in Haifa BAHA’I WORLD CENTRE — A new Pilgrim Reception Centre has opened this month, ready to receive a growing number of pilgrims…
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Aug 12, 2017•2 min read
Preparations for Bahai Temple inauguration accelerate
BATTAMBANG, Cambodia, 11 August 2017, (BWNS) — In just three weeks, the people of Battambang will celebrate the dedication of their local Baha’i House of Worship. New video…
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Jul 30, 2017•3 min read
Aung San Suu Kyi gathers Myanmar religious leaders
YANGON, Myanmar, 30 July 2017, (BWNS) — Every year for decades, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has held a memorial service in honor of…
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Jul 20, 2017•3 min read
Europe’s future entwined with world, says Baha’i International Community
BRUSSELS, 18 July 2017, (BWNS) — “The future of Europe is intrinsically linked to the future of the global community,” stated the Baha’i International Community (BIC) Brussels Office…
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Jul 12, 2017•4 min read
Treasuring Diversity—”The Role of Religion in Building an Inclusive Society”
Treasuring Diversity—”The Role of Religion in Building an Inclusive Society” NEW DELHI, 12 July 2017, (BWNS) — Shiv Visvanathan visited the Indian state of Gujarat in 2002. There…