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Naw-Ruz this year marks centenary of entombment of the Bab
On March 21, Baha'is around the world will mark Naw-Ruz - their new year - a date that this year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the interment of the remains of the Bab on Mount Carmel.
Oprah interviews Rainn Wilson
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Emmy-nominated actor Rainn Wilson talks about his website, SoulPancake.com, and about being a Baha'i.
Reflections on the Fast
One individual shares her experience with the Fast and the insights that come from it.
Naw Ruz is the Baha'i New Year
Baha'is around the world celebrate New Year (Naw Ruz) on the first day of spring. Joyful celebrations of life and spiritual renewal will take place all over the Portland, Oregon area.
The annual Nineteen-Day Fast: a time of spiritual purification
During the 19-day Fast, Baha'is refrain from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. The Fast is a time to reflect on one's spiritual development.
Swift international reaction to pending trial of Iranian Baha'is
Governments, parliamentary leaders and human rights organizations express strong criticism of the pending trial of seven Baha'i leaders in Iran. Many call for the immediate release of the Baha'is.
Is the Baha'i Faith a cult?
Far from being a cult, the Baha'i Faith proclaims the oneness of all religions, that all come from the same Divine Source. The Baha'i Faith is the latest chapter in an eternal unfolding divine plan.
World's coldest capital hosts Baha'i conference
Baha'is gathered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia as part of a series of worldwide conferences taking place between November and March.
2600 attend the Northwest Regional Bahá’í Conference in Portland
In 41 conferences around the world, Baha'is from every country consult on the urgent needs of the world and renew their dedication to a vision of a thriving humanity.
Ethics stressed at UN conference on climate change
During UN Climate Change conference in Poznan, Poland, the Baha’i International Community stressed the importance of addressing the ethical and moral issues of global warming.
Butterflies on the threshold
A teacher and a student share a joyful experience in a Baha'i children's class.
Embarking on a musical search of the soul
Marty and Wendy Quinn perform a musical rendition of Baha'u'llah's mystical book, "The Seven Valleys."
Baha'is observe International Day for Eradication of Poverty
When the United Nations asked Baha'i Kevin Locke to open a U.N. meeting on poverty, he recited an "eagle" prayer in his native Lakota Sioux dialect.
Celebrating the birth of the Bab, Baha’u’llah’s forerunner
In October, Baha’is around the world celebrate the Birth of the Bab. The Bab (Whose name means "The Gate") prepared the way for Baha’u’llah, the Founder of the Baha'i Faith.
Teen spirit? Young Baha'is give it a twist of faith
Three Baha'i youth talk of their experiences doing a "Year of Service" in Tanzania, Tonga and Santa Cruz, California.
Corvallis Baha'is help host 50th annual Race Unity Picnic
People from all backgrounds - South Pacific, Asian, African, South American, Native American and European - joined a joyous celebration of unity in diversity on August 23, 2008.
Bahá'í children's magazine captures national award for second year
Brilliant Star, a bimonthly Baha'i children’s magazine has won an APEX 2008 Award of Excellence for the second year in a row.