Faith Complex: Sovaida Ma’ani Ewing and Jacques Berlinerblau
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Faith Complex, a program produced by Georgetown University, presents an interview between Jacques Berlinerblau and Sovaida Ma’ani Ewing about the situation of the Baha’i prisoners in Iran.
The new trial for these Baha’is has been set for April 10, 2010. |
Happy Naw Ruz!
Baha’is celebrate their new year at the beginning of spring. Naw Ruz (which means “new day” in Persian) begins at sunset on the last day of the Baha’i Fast (March 20) and lasts through sunset on March 21. It is celebrated around the world with parties, prayers and joyful festivities.
Full StoryPortland Baha’i Group volunteers at Oregon Food Bank
Most religions have a time of giving. For Christians it’s Christmas, for Jews it’s Hanukkah and for the Baha’is it’s Ayyám-i-Há—a time of gift exchange and service from February 26 through March 1 each year. During Ayyám-i-Há, Baha’is engage in acts of charity, give gifts to friends and family and attend social gatherings. This year, [...]
Full Story“These Sanctified Mirrors” – The Baha’i View on the World’s Major Religions
At the core of Baha’i belief is this: all of the world’s major religions are revelations from God. In the Baha’i view, all the major religions receive their impetus from God. All these Prophets and Messengers derive Their power, authority, and vision from the One God.
Full StoryAyyam-i-Ha celebrated with fun, learning and service
As part of the Bahá’í Ayyam-i-Ha celebrations, the Bahá’ís of Portland held a party for children of all ages on Sunday, February 28th at the Portland Bahá’í Center. Prayers and readings from the Bahá’í Writings were shared, focusing on the importance of generosity and taking care of the poor. Music included songs from an old-time [...]
Full StoryThe annual Nineteen-Day Fast: a time of spiritual purification
From March 2-20, Baha’is worldwide observe the annual 19-Day Fast by refraining from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. As in many world religions, the fast is a time for reflecting on one’s spiritual progress and making an effort to detach from material desires.
During the fast, Baha’is age 15 and older typically rise before [...]
Mayors’ Interfaith Luncheon fosters dialogue
On Thursday, February 18, the Fifth Annual Washington County Mayor’s Interfaith Luncheon, “Expanding the Dream” took place at Portland Community College’s Rock Creek campus. The Inter-religious Action Network (IAN) sponsored this gathering of minds. About 150 people attended, representing at least a dozen faith communities and several civic and political organizations.
Full StoryAyyam-i-Ha
Baha’is all over the Portland area are celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha from February 26 to March 1. Ayyam-i-Ha, or “Days of Ha” are days of celebration, hospitality, charity and fellowship. Find a celebration near you and come and join us.
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