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.
The National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Colombia have released the first news bulletin documenting the exciting developments of their local house of worship in Norte del Cauca! The video presents a summary of the advancements made in the construction process of the House of Worship, a project that is nurturing in all—children, youth and adults—an appreciation for the importance of a life that is centered in worship and service.
This Baha’i Blog article describes the unveiling of the design of this Temple and if you’d like to test your knowledge on Houses of Worship, feel free to take our quiz!
In her innermost heart, Sonjel is a stay-at-home parent and a bookworm with a maxed out library card but professionally she is a museologist with a background in English Literature. She currently lives on Prince Edward Island, an isle in the shape of a smile on the eastern Canadian coast. Sonjel is a writer who loves to listen to jazz when she's driving at night.
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