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 video recounts the life of Shoghi Effendi, the beloved Guardian of the Baha’i Faith. Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum shares her experiences, vivid memories and stories of the life of the Guardian from his birth to his passing.
Produced by Badiyan Productions in 1994, Baha’i Blog was graciously given the rights to publish “Shoghi Effendi: Guardian of the Baha’i Faith” on our YouTube channel, and this historical gem of a documentary offers rare footage, photographs and interviews.
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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