BWNS: Shrine of Abdu’l-Baha – Base Layer of West Berm Nearing Completion

This video from the Baha’i World News Service (BWNS) describes how construction work continues on the Shrine of Abdu’l-Baha, with the concrete base layer of the west berm nearly done. Once completed, the berms will connect with the trellis, which will span the central edifice where Abdu’l-Baha’s sacred remains will be permanently laid to rest.

You can read the full Baha’i World News Service article here: Shrine of Abdu’l-Baha: Base layer of west berm nearing completion

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The Universal House of Justice announced plans to begin constructing the Shrine of Abdu’l-Baha in its 2019 Ridvan message (you can read the message here, or listen to it here). The Universal House of Justice stated that the Shrine would be in the vicinity of the Ridvan Garden, between Haifa and Bahji, on land consecrated by the footsteps of Baha’u’llah. If you’re curious why the Shrines of the Bab and Baha’u’llah and many Baha’i holy places are located in Israel, you might wish to check out this Baha’i Blog article: Why Is the Baha’i World Centre in Israel?

You can read more about Abdu’l-Baha, including a biography of His life, His Unique Station, a selection of His Writings, and other articles dedicated to Him online.

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