Tag Archives: Baha’u'llah
Ascension of Baha’u’llah
May 29 marks the anniversary of the Ascension of Baha’u'llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. The day is one of nine holy days in the Baha’i calendar when Baha’is suspend work and school. An observance will be held at the Beaverton Baha’i Center at 3:45 am on Saturday May 29, 2010. Breakfast will be served following the program.
The Festival of Ridvan — the most sacred Baha’i holiday
The Festival of Ridvan (Riz-wahn), celebrated from April 21 to May 2, commemorates the anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s declaration in 1863 that He was the Promised One of all earlier religions. The Ridvan period is bittersweet, as Baha’u’llah was soon to be exiled to Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). Baha’u’llah spent 12 days in a garden in [...]
Baha’is celebrate Anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u'llah
by Loie Mead “In those days, there was born a Child in an ancient and noble family of Nur (a province in Persia, now Iran), whose father was Mirza Abbas, better known as Mirza Buzurg, a favoured minister of the Crown. That Child was Baha’u'llah. At the hour of dawn, on the second …
Celebrating the Birth of Baha’u’llah: Divine teacher for this age
On November 12, Baha’is in every country celebrate the birth of Bahá’u'lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith. Baha’u’llah is recognized by close to six million followers around the world as the Manifestation of God, or Divine Teacher for this age. He taught that all of the Manifestations of God — which …
Holy place restoration sheds light on region’s heritage
29 October 2010 ACRE, Israel — After more than three years of restoration and conservation work, a Baha’i sacred site is offering a glimpse into the industrial and spiritual heritage of this part of the Holy Land. From the Roman era into the early 20th century, mills on this site – some two kilometers …
Baha’u’llah and The Baha’i Faith pt. 5
“Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom . . .” ~ Bahá’u’lláh
Baha’u’llah and The Baha’i Faith pt. 4
“God, guide me, protect me, make of me a shining lamp and a brilliant star. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful.” ~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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