October 2017 – Bahá’ís of Redwood City

About the Baha'i Faith

Redwood City Council Proclamation for Bicentenary

October 19, 2017

The City Council of Redwood City issued a proclamation in honor of the Bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh.

About the Baha'i Faith

The Life of Bahá’u’lláh and His Upcoming Bicentenary

October 15, 2017

Bahá’ís all over the world are celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. Two hundred years after His birth, the Faith of Bahá’u’lláh has spread to virtually every […]

Newly launched “Discourse TV” in Azerbaijan explores pressing social issues

A video program produced by the Bahá’ís of Azerbaijan features profound conversations on topics such

Malaysia: Promoting unity in a land of great diversity

The Bahá’ís of Malaysia have been fostering constructive dialogue among a cross-section of their soc

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Plaza walls completed, trellis construction begins

The walls of the east and west sides of the plazas have now been completed, marking a new stage of c

“United in its embrace”: Chiefs in Vanuatu reflect on temple’s unifying role

As anticipation builds for the completion of the Bahá’í House of Worship, chiefs and local leaders c

‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s call for advancement of women inspires DRC conference

Participants draw inspiration from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life and work as they make plans to intensify comm

“Through the lens of human dignity”: BIC looks at media’s role in fostering unity

Journalists meet to explore how news media can build unity, as part of the BIC’s wider efforts to co

A movement of youth in New Zealand inspires socially conscious music

Youth engaged in Bahá’í community-building efforts are inspiring their peers with music that respond

“Exceptional solidarity”: #StopHatePropaganda reaches 88 million in support of Iran’s Bahá’ís

Campaign calling on Iran’s government to end hate speech against the country’s Bahá’ís draws unprece

BIC Brussels: Fostering unity and belonging

BIC Brussels prompts discussion among municipal leaders and policymakers on the role of urban develo

Papua New Guinea: House of Worship superstructure completed

A significant milestone has been reached with the completion of the superstructure, as the site of t

Examining interplay of culture and gender equality in Turkey

The Bahá’ís of Turkey are bringing together a cross-section of society to examine the spiritual prin

Insightful and thought-provoking: ABS conference casts light on wide array of social themes

Annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies draws thousands of participants, stimulating

“It is appearing before our eyes”: Emerging DRC temple inspires growing numbers to action

Although in its early stages, the Bahá’í temple is giving rise to greater action aimed at the materi

“A significant experience in our country”: Faith leaders in the UAE foster coexistence, build unified vision

A unique forum initiated by the Bahá’ís of the UAE is bringing together religious leaders for profou

“This must stop”: Anti-Bahá’í propaganda intensifies in Iran, evokes global outcry

Government officials and prominent figures raise alarm as a state-sponsored campaign of hate speech

“The problem of prejudice”: University course on peace leaves lasting impact on students

A course offered by the Bahá’í Chair at the University of Maryland explores societal issues in the l

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Redwood City Council Proclamation for Bicentenary

The Life of Bahá’u’lláh and His Upcoming Bicentenary

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