June 18, 2023 will mark 40 years since 10 Baha’i women were hanged in Shiraz. Their only ‘crime’ was their refusal to renounce their beliefs in a faith that promotes the principles of gender equality, unity, justice, and truthfulness. This collection highlights Baha’i Blog content relating to the ongoing persecution of Baha’is in Iran.
This interview featuring singer-songwriter Sheyda Peyman is part of the documentary series called Baha’i Journeys. In this interview, Sheyda shares some of her personal views about the Baha’i teachings and the power of music, beauty, mathematics and the nature of reality.
This documentary series, spearheaded by a team of Baha’is, was created in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah. You can find out more about the project on their website: http://bahaijourneys.org/ You can watch all their videos on their YouTube channel.
More information about Sheyda Peyman and her music can be found on her website: https://sheydapeyman.com/
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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