For the complete calendar of metro-area events, click HERE. “…the most dramatic, the most tragic event transpiring within the entire range of the first Bahá’í century” -the martrydom of the Báb-will be commemorated on July 10. Religious and government leaders, unable to stop the growth of the new Bábí Faith, arranged the death by firing… [Read More]

For the complete calendar of metro-area events, click HERE. In May we are celebrating the Holy Day of the Declaration of The Báb – the Divine Herald of Bahá’u’lláh – on May 23.  The Holy Day begins two hours and eleven minutes after sunset on May 23, which is the exact time at which The… [Read More]

For the complete calendar of metro-area events, click HERE. The celebrations of the Days of Paradise (“Ridván”), commemorating the beginning of the Baha’i Faith in 1863, continue! On Sunday, April 29, there will be Ninth Day of Ridvan activities in Beaverton, Tigard, Portland, and Wilsonville; see the details HERE. Then on Tuesday and Wednesday, gatherings… [Read More]

For the complete calendar of metro-area events, click HERE. It’s time to celebrate the beginning of the Faith, the 12 holiest days of the Bahá’í year!  Please use the link above to see the calendar of Holy Day activities. “These celebrations commemorate the beginnings of the Baha’i Faith in 1863, in a beautiful rose garden… [Read More]

For the complete calendar of metro-area events, click HERE. Bahá’í Year 175 is nearly here — at sunset on March 20, the celebrations begin!  The Bahá’í new year (also called Naw-Rúz) begins at the spring equinox.  Until then, Bahá’ís 15-70, who are healthy and not exempt, are joyously observing the annual 19-day, sunrise-to-sunset Fast. The… [Read More]

For the complete calendar of metro-area events, click HERE. “2017 was a year of far-reaching developments in the Baha’i world. The 200th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s birth created a moment of pause. It offered not only a chance to celebrate His life, but also an opportunity to reflect on the implications of His teachings for the… [Read More]