Ridvan celebrates Baha’u’llah’s time in 1863 in the garden of Ridvan in Baghdad when He publicly declared His station as a Manifestation of God. The Ridvan Festival is 12 days long and is also the time of year when Baha’is elect their governing bodies.
This short video, produced by the National Baha’i Centre of the US, tells the story of young African immigrants in Lewiston, Maine who are committed to serving their community. Centered on spiritual principles, this service is creating new cross-cultural friendships and transforming neighbourhoods.
If you’d like to see similar videos, check out the YouTube Channel of the National Baha’i Centre of the US. They have a lot of great content, including videos about current issues, historical figures, and the activities of Baha’i communities across the United States.
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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Commendable!
Criselda R. Figuerres (February 2, 2017 at 1:03 PM)