Enter The Gate: Celebrating The Declaration Of The Bab
On the night of May 22 this year, Baha'is around the world will hold celebrations to mark the 168th anniversary of that first evening in Shiraz when their Faith began.
On the night of May 22 this year, Baha'is around the world will hold celebrations to mark the 168th anniversary of that first evening in Shiraz when their Faith began.
Posted 04.20.2012
The twelve day Festival of Ridván, celebrated April 21 to May 2, is considered the holiest for members of the Bahá’í Faith. During those dates in...
Shastri Purushotma | Posted 04.12.2012
Dreams have played an important role in almost all spiritual traditions. So what is this mystery that takes up large portions of our night, but about which we know so little?
Rothwell Polk | Posted 04.27.2012
The Festival of Ayyam-i-Ha is a time of fellowship within the Baha'i community and toward all of humanity. Baha'is have few rituals so creativity is the watchword in community celebrations.
Laura Weinberg | Posted 01.14.2012
When a new Manifestation of God appears, according to the Baha'i writings, a new energy is released into the world, transforming both material and spiritual reality. This is not an everyday occurrence.
Jonathan Gandomi | Posted 09.25.2011
Baha'is believe that "world peace is not only possible, but inevitable," and that "it is the next stage in the evolution of this planet."
Rothwell Polk | Posted 09.07.2011
When the smoke cleared, the crowd gasped in astonishment and fear. Muhammad-'Ali still hung suspended by the ropes, but was unharmed and the Bab had disappeared!
Jonathan Gandomi | Posted 07.28.2011
For Baha'is, the anniversary of Baha'u'llah's passing is a time to remember his life of service, reflect on his suffering, and read his scriptures that span nearly 100 volumes.
Rothwell Polk | Posted 07.23.2011
The Bab foretold the coming of another Messenger of God Who would fulfill the prophetic expectations of all the world's religions. Baha'is believe this Promised One of all humankind is Baha'u'llah.
Rothwell Polk | Posted 06.20.2011
Baha'is all around the globe are celebrating the 12-day Festival of Ridvan from April 21 to May 2, marking the public announcement by Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith.
Rothwell Polk | Posted 05.25.2011
Members of the Baha'i Faith around the world begin a season of fasting March 2. Baha'is abstain from food and drink from sunup to sundown during the Fast and recite especially revealed prayers.
Rothwell Polk | Posted 05.25.2011
The establishment of justice is one of the most important Baha'i teachings. Justice in this life and on this Earth is critically important. It is the antidote to bigotry and hatred, disunity and discord.
Homa Sabet Tavangar | Posted 05.25.2011
How many wake-up calls do we need before we rethink our commitment to bringing opposing viewpoints together for the common good, so that differences don't spur violence?
Shastri Purushotma | Posted 05.21.2012