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.
To mark the centenary of the arrival of Clara and Hyde Dunn in Australia on 10th April, 1920, historian Graham Hassall gives a special online presentation about their lives, accomplishments, and legacy.
The history of the Baha’i Faith in Australia began in 1920 with the arrival in Sydney of John Henry Hyde Dunn and Clara Dunn.
Special thanks to Graham Hassall, and to all those involved in making this happen.
Learn more about Clara Dunn by either reading or listening to this article called “Remembering Clara Dunn” here: * Article: Remembering Clara Dunn * Audio: Remembering Clara Dunn
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Great to see this here!
June Perkins (April 4, 2020 at 5:39 AM)