Category: Baha’i History
Arlington Baha’i ‘First Day of Ridvan’ Celebration – April 21, 2013
Dear friends, Please join the Arlington Baha’i Community next Sunday, April 21st, at 10 am in celebrating the 1st Day of Ridvan, a twelve day Festival during which exactly 150 years ago Baha’u’llah publicly proclaimed His mission: “Arise, and proclaim unto the entire creation the tidings that He Who is the All-Merciful hath directed His steps [...]
Let All Associate
As children of all races lined up infront of us, carrying roses of different colors and reciting Baha’u’llah’s exhortation “So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole world!” I could not fight the tears nor the thoughts of gratitude to be a part of such a remarkable commemoration of the [...]
The reminder
While we were rehearsing tonight, a dear friend reminded us that it was a century ago while walking in Washington, DC, that Abdu’l-Baha on His visit to the West, proclaimed the oneness of humanity with the words “O Bahá’u’lláh! What hast Thou done?” and gave practical examples on how to live a spiritual life to inspire [...]
Join us in celebrating the 9th Day of Ridvan, Sunday, April 29, 2012
Dear friends, Please join the Arlington Baha’i Community next Sunday, April 29th, in celebrating the 9th Day of Ridvan, a twelve day Festival during which Baha’u’llah publicly proclaimed His mission: “Arise, and proclaim unto the entire creation the tidings that He Who is the All-Merciful hath directed His steps towards the Ridvan and entered it. [...]
The Day of Bulgarian Liberty and Baha’u'llah on true liberty for the whole world
Today Bulgaria celebrates its National Day of Liberty, 129 years since the day the San Stefano Treaty was signed ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 and putting Bulgaria on the path to its independence. As I solemny celebrate on this second day of the Baha’i Fast, I am also reminded of the timeless words of [...]
Spiritual Pursuit Baha’i movie marathon in Arlington and commemoration of the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha
In this day, to thank God for His bounties consisteth in possessing a radiant heart, and a soul open to the promptings of the spirit. This is the essence of thanksgiving. (Abdu’l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha, p. 179) After the festivities of Thanksgiving, we invite you to a Spiritual Pursuit Baha’i movie marathon in [...]
Spiritual Pursuit Baha’i movie marathon and commemoration of the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha in Arlington – Nov 27
Dear friends, If you are in town the Saturday after Thanksgiving, I hope you would join me for fellowship and refreshments in preparation for the commemoration of the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha. Bringing a meal you wish to share, would enrich the menu but coming with empty hands and stomach is perfectly OK too — I [...]
The Glory of the Bab
O congregation of the Bayan, and all who are therein! Recognize ye the limits imposed upon you, for such a One as the Point of the Bayan Himself hath believed in Him Whom God shall make manifest, before all things were created. Therein, verily, do I glory before all who are in the kingdom of [...]
Commemorating the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha
Last night nine of us gathered around the table to share a meal which was a mix of foods as diverse as the people around the table — from USA, Scotland, Togo, Peru, Norway, Mexico, Iran, Bolivia, and Bulgaria. I suspect Abdu’l-Baha would have liked this. And that was the point, for we were together [...]
Do not think that ye are forgotten
On this Baha’i Rights Day, day of awareness of the denial of human rights to Baha’s in the cradle of this world-unifying religion, we sigh with relief — the trial of the 7 Iranian Baha’i leaders has been postponed. But can you imagine the prolonged agony and anxiety of not knowing what will happen next? [...]