2023: Bahá’í World Year in Review
Photo courtesy of Bahá’í World News Service
The highlight of 2023 in the Bahá’í world was the 13th International Convention, a gathering held every five years. 1,400 delegates from 170 countries attended the convention at the world center of the Faith in Haifa, Israel. They visited holy places for prayer and meditation, participated in consultations, and most importantly, cast their ballots in a spiritual atmosphere for the members of the Universal House of Justice, international governing body for the world’s Bahá’ís.
December 29, 2023
“BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — As 2023 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts around the global Bahá’í community to contribute to social progress.
Promoting societal harmony
Amid the turbulence of world affairs and conscious of the world’s suffering, Bahá’ís everywhere opened their hearts to all—mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, neighbors and colleagues—helping to create around them sanctuaries of peace and hope. Together with those around them, they fostered newfound friendships, seeing no stranger but only members of one human family. Even in moments of profound difficulty and unforeseen disruptions, a collective yearning deepened to connect to one another, to uplift every soul, and to contribute to the well-being of our shared society.”
from Bahá’í World News Service
Many activities are highlighted in this 10-minute film; also see pictures and more information about the year’s news.