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DRC: House of Worship embraces all
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, March 28, 2023
As the two-day dedication ceremony concludes, the Bahá’í world’s first national House of Worship opens its doors to the public.
DRC: First national House of Worship opens its doors
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, March 25, 2023
Over 2,000 people from across the Democratic Republic of Congo gathered in Kinshasa today for the dedication of the first national Bahá’í House of Worship in the world.
DRC Temple: Anticipation builds on eve of dedication
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, March 24, 2023
Anticipation grows as visitors arrive at DRC temple site for Saturday’s dedication of first-ever national Bahá’í House of Worship.
“A collaborative artistic effort”: Architect reflects on DRC temple project
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, March 23, 2023
Architect Heinrich Wolff’s journey in designing the DRC temple emphasizes collaboration, unity, and inspiration from the Bahá’í principle of service to humanity.
Bahai.org: New section on Bahá’í calendar added to site
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, March 20, 2023
New Bahai.org section offers an overview of the Bahá’í calendar, significant dates, and a downloadable calendar with Bahá’í dates mapped on Gregorian ones.
Maryland Bahá’í Chair: Marking 30 years of promoting dialogue and peace
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, United States, March 10, 2023
The 30th anniversary of the Bahá’í Chair at the University of Maryland provides an opportunity to reflect on long-standing efforts to foster a more harmonious world.
Black History Month: House of Worship fosters oneness
WILMETTE, United States, March 1, 2023
Bahá’í temple in the United States hosts event during Black History Month promoting racial harmony and social cohesion.
BIC New York: Women’s engagement in reimagining digital technologies
BIC NEW YORK, February 28, 2023
A new BIC statement explores the impact of digital technologies on women and the need for much greater inclusion of women in the processes of innovation.
BIC Brussels: Policies alone not sufficient to address racial prejudice
BIC BRUSSELS, February 21, 2023
The Bahá’í International Community’s statement calls for a shift in how institutions view human capacity, suggesting grassroots participation in policymaking processes.
Türkiye: Emergency desk created to coordinate relief efforts
ISTANBUL, Türkiye, February 16, 2023
The Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly’s emergency desk coordinates relief efforts through informal networks formed among participants of community-building initiatives.
Kazakhstan: The arts can foster social harmony
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 9, 2023
The Bahá’ís of Kazakhstan explore how the arts can awaken noble sentiments and play an in important part in contributing to social progress.
Brazil: Transcending divisions through a shared identity
BRASÍLIA, Brazil, February 1, 2023
A public hearing organized by the Bahá’ís of Brazil explores overcoming divisions of “us” and “them” through a recognition of humanity’s spiritual nature.
BIC Addis Ababa: Video explores the pivotal role of women in promoting peace
BIC ADDIS ABABA, January 23, 2023
BIC Addis Ababa Office releases a video about the role of women in peace building, part of a series exploring the Office’s contributions to the discourse on peace.
Bahá’í World Publication: New articles explore reconciliation, identity, modernity
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, January 19, 2023
Three new articles published on the Bahá’í World website explore legacy of colonialism and pursuit of reconciliation; diversity and oneness; and modernity.
Chile temple: Promoting a harmonious relationship with the natural world
SANTIAGO, Chile, January 11, 2023
The Bahá’í temple, which has been promoting environmental stewardship, was host to a gathering for both public and private sectors to reflect on a conservation project.
BIC Jakarta: Can religion provide insights into technological development?
BIC JAKARTA, January 3, 2023
The Jakarta Office of the Bahá’í International Community explores the role of digital technology in social progress at the 2022 SEAFORB conference in Bali, Indonesia.
2022 Year in Review: The start of a new journey
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE, December 30, 2022
The News Service revisits 2022, a unique year that laid foundations for the global Bahá’í community’s efforts to contribute to social betterment in the coming decade
The arts: Vancouver youth embrace power of music to awaken high aspirations
VANCOUVER, Canada, December 26, 2022
Young people participating in Bahá’í community-building activities are exploring how music can inspire high aspirations and actions for the betterment of society.
Austria: ‘Language Café’ bridges divides
VIENNA, December 22, 2022
An initiative of the Bahá’ís of Vienna that offers German language classes for newly arrived families has also enabled diverse people to overcome prejudices.
Bahrain: National forums highlight religion’s pivotal role in social progress
MANAMA, Bahrain, December 19, 2022
The Bahá’ís of Bahrain explore how spiritual principles such as unity in diversity and the relationship between prayer and service are essential to social progress.