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Nora Crossley – A Story from the Baha’i Faith

February 23, 2023, in Videos > History, by

This video tells the story of Nora Crossley and her sacrifice of cutting off her long auburn hair to raise money for the construction of the Baha’i Temple in North America, a sacrifice which was heralded by Abdu’l-Baha as an act of “imperishable glory”.

The text is based on a Baha’i Blog tribute written by Rob Weinberg.

You can find more animated stories, including a vignette about Abdu’l-Baha at Christmas and an anecdote of how Fred Mortenson “rode the rails” to visit Him, on our YouTube playlist.

Curious to know more about Baha’i temples? You might find this introduction helpful.

Special thanks to George Ronald for their permission to share the historical photograph of the Manchester Baha’is.

Narrator: Rouhangeze Baichoo

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Mahdokht, also known as Dotty to many, hails from Queensland, Australia. She entered the professional world as a graphic designer in 2018. By 2023, she transitioned into secondary teaching, finding joy in educating high school students about visual arts and design. Beyond work, Mahdokht finds passion in recording music, playing basketball, and honing her skim-boarding skills.
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