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.
Luke Slott, in collaboration with the Baha’is of Palo Alto (USA) and the team at BahaiTeachings.org, live-streamed a musical concert for the occasion of Naw-Ruz, the Baha’i new year.
Here is the program:
0:01 Welcome 3:49 Program introduction 9:15 Song – Remover of Difficulties 12:47 A Christmas Mystery 20:41 Song – Create in Me a Pure Heart 26:51 Naw-Ruz as a Universal Festival 32:31 Song – This is the Day 36:21 Naw-Ruz as a Celebration of Light 42:46 Song – The Light of Unity 46:14 The Light’s Winning 50:07 Song – Have You Heard?
If you’d like to know more about Luke and his music, here is his website: www.lukeslott.com And you can listen to his music, as well as hear him share his thoughts and stories, here on his YouTube channel.
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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