Commemorate the Martyrdom of the Bab
invitation to commemoration of the martyrdom of the Bab July 10, 2022
This week Bahá’ís mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Báb, one of the two central figures in the founding of their religion.
On 9 July 1850, at noon, the Báb was put to death by firing squad in the public square of Tabriz, Iran.
Six years earlier, He had declared that He was a messenger of God whose mission was to prepare the way for the imminent arrival of the Promised One of all religions who would come to establish a new age of peace and prosperity in the world. In 1863, Bahá’u’lláh announced publicly that He was that Promised One.
The Báb attracted tens of thousands of people to His teachings, thousands of whom were killed in persecutions that swept Iran. Finally, authorities had the Báb Himself put to death in an attempt to stamp out the new religion.
A half century after His execution, His sacred remains were brought to Haifa for entombment on Mount Carmel. Today His shrine is one of the most famous landmarks in Israel, and the Bahá’í Faith is established in virtually every country.
The anniversary of the martyrdom of the Báb is one of nine holy days when Bahá’ís suspend work.
Adapted with permission from the Baha'i World News Service.
Sunday, July 10, 12:40 pm. The martyrdom will be observed both in-person and on Zoom. You are invited to share in this blessed event.
In-person: Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. The program begins at 12:40. Afterwards, there will be light refreshments at the Center. If you attend in-person, please arrive healthy. Masking is now optional and refreshments are allowed.
Please contact secretariatpdx@gmail.com for more information.
Portland LSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Martyrdom of the Bab
Time: Jul 10, 2022 12:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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