What begins in the family can shape a generation. A short film explores how a culture of equality is taking root in everyday life around the Bahá’í House of Worship in Delhi.
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Today marks 40 years since 10 Bahá'í women were hanged for refusing to renounce their beliefs in a faith that promotes the principles of gender equality. Join the two-hour event starting at 5:30 GMT tonight by posting using #OurStoryIsOne
The initiative sheds light on the continuing sacrifices made by Iranian women of every background in their pursuit of justice and gender equality. Share and RT #OurStoryIsOne
#OurStoryIsOne is a social media initiative by @BahaiBIC calling for voices of support, honoring memory of executed Bahá’í women of Shiraz who stood for principles of oneness, equality, and justice. Post or retweet.
10 Bahá’í women were hanged in Shiraz–40 years ago–one by one because of their conviction in a faith that promotes equality, unity, and justice #OurStoryIsOne
#OurStoryIsOne is a social media initiative by @BahaiBIC calling for voices of support, honoring memory of executed Bahá’í women of Shiraz who stood for principles of oneness, equality, and justice. Post or retweet.
A film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice looks at the efforts under way in communities striving to release the society-building power of the Bahá'í teachings
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Individuals, communities, and institutions striving together to release the society-building power of the Faith in ever-greater measures.
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The festival of Riḍván is the most joyous of Bahá'í holy days. In villages, towns, and cities around the world, Bahá'í communities celebrate these special days with gatherings open to all.
Over 2,000 people from across the Democratic Republic of Congo gathered in Kinshasa today for the dedication of the first national Bahá’í House of Worship in the world.
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Anticipation for Saturday morning’s opening of the DRC national House of Worship is building. Over 2,000 guests from across the country are expected for the dedication ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. local time, 9:00 a.m. GMT.
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Bahá'ís around the world are marking Naw-Rúz—their new year and the first day of spring. This day is a symbol of renewal, an occasion when all can reflect on their spiritual reality and how they can contribute to the well-being of their society.
Today, Bahá’ís around the world mark the beginning of #AyyamiHa — Intercalary Days in the #Bahai calendar. These are days of preparation for the Fast, and of hospitality and charity. The period of fasting commences with the termination of these days.
YOUTH AT THE HEART OF RECOVERY EFFORTS
Young people throughout the world who are engaged in Bahá’í community-building activities are often among the first in their communities to assist, quickly and creatively, with relief and recovery efforts during moments of crisis.