As the sun sets in Hawaii, it brings the bicentenary celebrations to a close

As the sun sets in Hawaii it brings to a close an extraordinary 72-hour period where the light of unity spread across the globe.

Radio talk show held in Kamdini, Uganda

As more and more people engage in celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Báb, the Bahá’í community of Kamdini, Uganda, participated in a local radio talk show to shed more light on the ongoing efforts.

Art explores the journey toward spiritual truth

This artwork from Wood Buffalo, Canada, explores the idea of the journey toward spiritual truth, much like the stages of growth from seed to fruit.

In Vanuatu, children share the story of the life of the Báb

On the island of Efate, Vanuatu, children shared the story of the life of the Báb at a community gathering.

Dawn of the Light screening in Korean movie theatre

About 100 people attended a screening of Dawn of the Light, a feature film produced for the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab, at a movie theatre in Seoul, Korea.

Healing prayer

The prayer revealed by Baha’u’llah, "Thy name is my healing" is sung by a youth in Samoa.

In Hungary, performance inspired by the Bahá’í writings

Members of the community in Gödöllo, Hungary, perform musical pieces, accompanied by cello and keyboard, to commemorate the bicentenary. The performance featured songs inspired by the Bahá’í Writings.

Maori bicentenary logo

In New Zealand, the bicentenary logo was stylized in a Maori design called kowhaiwhai. The logo uses a kowhai ngutukaka pattern—which symbolizes conversation, community and new beginning—and a mangopare pattern—which symbolizes strength and power. The whole logo itself, signifies the rising sun at dawn, referring to the Báb’s appearance as a Manifestation of God.

Cohorts of youth build capacity for service

Multiple communities in Sierra Leone have, in the lead-up to the bicentenary, assisted an increasing number of youth to participate in educational processes aimed at raising capacity to contribute to the progress of their villages and neighborhoods. Youth involved in conducting classes for the spiritual and moral education of children have been assisting the children to prepare presentations for the celebrations. The young students’ families and friends were invited to the commemorations.

Preparing the local Bahá’í center

The community in Yallahs, Jamaica, came together to prepare a local Bahá’í center in advance of the bicentenary celebrations taking place there. The youth, in particular, helped with beautifying the surrounding area and the center itself.

Celebration in Baku

The celebrations in Baku, Azerbaijan, have culminated in a formal event where people have come together to commemorate the Twin Birthdays of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.

A film created for the bicentenary explores the principle of the equality of women and men

This film prepared by the Bahá’í community of Tunisia describes how women around the world are empowered by the Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh regarding the equality of women and men. The film, created in honor of the bicentenary, explores His analogy of humanity as being like a bird with two wings: one female and the other male; the completeness and perfection of the human world is dependent upon the equal development of these two wings.

Museum of Religious History honors the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb

In the city of Lviv, Ukraine, the Museum of Religious History decided to hold a photo exhibition in honor of the bicentenary. Photographs of the Báb’s Writings, clothing, personal belongings as well as historical sites associated with His personage are being displayed.

Lifting up their voices in song

The Bahá’í community of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, came together to celebrate the bicentenary in an event where participants of all ages sang about the principles of love, unity, and hope for humanity.

Bicentenary celebration provides occasion to discuss important role of women in society

A group of 45 women in Gandhinagar, India, gathered to learn about the lives of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and the implications of their teachings on their lives. The group also explored the important contributions that women make to social progress.

Musicians compose album inspired by Bahá’í Writings

The result of months of enthusiastic collaboration, Circle of Unity is an album honoring the momentous occasion of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. The album contains 13 tracks featuring different artists and genres and draws extensively from the Bahá’í Writings. The musicians hope that the album will serve as an instrument for collective worship in their community.

एकता सम्बन्धी चित्र

यह , "चार बहिनें" शीर्षक के चित्रों की श्रृखला, वैंकोवर, कैनाडा के एक कलाकार द्वारा निर्मित की गई, जो पावन लेखों से प्रेरित हुआ था | यह चार विविध महिलाओं का चित्रण है, जिनके बारे में कलाकार वर्णन करता है कि, वे, "एक दुसरे के अंतरों के प्रति आँख मूंद लेती हैं, और अपनी एकता को देखने के लिए स्वयं के भीतर झांकती हैं | "

String ensemble performs musical piece in celebration

A string quintet performs a musical piece in a celebration of the bicentenary in Qatar.

पालमस, ब्राज़ील में स्थानीय स्तर पर गतिशील समारोह

संगीत एवं नाटकीय प्रदर्शन, विस्तृत चित्रकारी एवं छायांकृत कठपुतली का प्रदर्शन ने पल्मास, ब्राज़ील के जीवंत सामुदायिक समारोह को समृद्ध बनाया।

Building community in neighborhoods throughout Brazil

Children, youth, and adults are working together in neighborhoods throughout Brazil to contribute to the transformation of their communities. Through activities that promote education and incorporate the arts, diverse groups, welcoming participants of all backgrounds, gather regularly to build their capacity for service.

Songs of gratitude uplift celebrations

Music permeated a celebration in Mafikeng, South Africa, as a community came together to commemorate the birth of the Báb. Songs expressing gratitude to God led to those gathered to spontaneously break into dance.

Remembering the first Bahá’í in Norway

On the occasion of the bicentenary, a group of friends in Norway think about their place in history and remember the very first Bahá’í in their country Johanna Schubarth. Every Sunday morning, no matter the weather, they gather for prayers at her gravesite.

Neighborhood celebration in Ukraine

At a neighborhood celebration in Kiev, Ukraine, children and youth participated in a special program where they learned about the Báb and His mission through storytelling and crafts. The day before the celebration, youth from the neighborhood gathered together to share stories from the life of the Báb and study a message from the Universal House of Justice.

Artwork inspired by the bicentenary

These works created by an artist in Heemskerk, Netherlands, include a calligraphy of the Arabic phrase “Alláh’u’Abhá” or “God is the All Glorious” and a second work titled, “Gate to the Future” evoking the mission of the Báb.

A visual expression of the Bahá’í Sacred Writings

A digital artwork incorporates a passage from a prayer revealed by the Báb. The work was created as part of an art show held in Indianapolis, United States.

बाब के संदेश के बारे में कविता

इस्तांबुल में, बाब द्वारा लिखित नए युग के बारे में एक कविता लिखी गई थी।

Short film from Samoa explores the Faith’s contributions to society

This short film, produced in honor of the bicentenary, tells the story of Samoa’s Bahá’í community and its present-day endeavors to contribute to the progress of society. The film opens with the words of Bahá’u’lláh revealed in honor of the birth of the Báb.

Meaningful conversations unfold during bicentenary celebration in Italy

The community in Brugherio, Italy, organized a bicentenary celebration that offered an opportunity for meaningful conversations, in addition to delicacies and uplifting music.

Pamphlet produced for bicentenary

This pamphlet, produced in Angola on the occasion of the bicentenary, describes the life and teachings of the Báb as well as the Bahá’í community’s endeavors to contribute to spiritual and material progress in that community.

Community presents theatrical performance based on life of Táhirih

Staged in a peaceful garden setting, the community of Mundaring, Australia, hosted a theatrical performance based on the life of Táhirih, entitled Let the Wind Untie my Perfumed Hair. The one-woman show retells the stirring story of this heroine of the Bábí Faith. After the performance, audience members had conversations about the piece, which has since inspired many visitors to contribute to the community building endeavors of the local Bahá’í community.

Bicentenary celebrations marked by artistic performances

An event to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb in Kigali, Rwanda, incorporated beautifully choreographed musical and dance performances, attracting a wide audience.

Music links the two bicentenaries

Some 140 people attended a bicentenary celebration in the historic community center of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic. The program featured a brief presentation on the Herald of the Bahá’í Faith, the Báb, and the screening of a section of the film Dawn of the Light as well as a series of Czech folk dances by a children’s group and a performance of the choir that also performed at the bicentenary celebration of Bahá’u’lláh in 2017.

Youth in Morocco study about life’s purpose

In the lead-up to the bicentenary, youth in Morocco make a short film about their exploration of concepts about the nature of human beings and the purpose of life, using arts and music to further enrich their understanding.

In Sweden, a group of friends discuss the early history of the Bahá’í Faith

In Stockholm, Sweden, friends were invited to a home gathering to reflect on the history of the life of the Báb, as narrated by Nabíl-i-A’ẓam in The Dawn-Breakers.

Lively celebrations across Peru marked by music, dance, and children’s festival

In various localities across Peru, communities came together in lively and joyful gatherings with music and dance. One community in Manchay celebrated with a festival hosted by the community’s children.

Windhoek community celebrates with screening and music

A bicentenary celebration in Windhoek, Namibia draws a diverse group who watch Dawn of the Lightand discuss the efforts of the Bahá’í community to contribute to the progress of Namibian society. A touching acoustic performance includes a prayer of the Báb, “O God, my God, my Beloved, my heart’s Desire,” sung in Amharic.

European House of Worship attracts Dutch community for prayers and bicentenary preparations

A large group of friends from the Netherlands started their bicentenary preparations with prayers and consultations at the continental Bahá’í House of Worship for Europe in Langenhain, Germany. People of all ages met in the Temple’s serene gardens to discuss how the different celebrations would take shape.

Joyous singing in gathering leading up to the celebrations

A group in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, met to share with each other how they have been learning to apply Bahá’í teachings in their lives and in their communities. Much joy and energy was generated from the discussion and expressed through music.

Celebrations flourish across the United Kingdom

In the period leading up to and during the bicentenary, groups across the United Kingdom are paying homage to the Báb in diverse settings, including homes, community halls and open-air gatherings. In many of these spaces they are coming together for prayer, to draw inspiration from the heroic lives of the early believers of the Báb, to reflect on the condition and needs of their society and to seek out ways to contribute to the upliftment of their communities.

A short film about Bahá’u’lláh

A short film made in Samoa narrates a significant story from the childhood of Bahá’u’lláh.

Musical composition in honor of the Báb

A musical piece, inspired by the life of the Báb, generates an atmosphere of serenity and joy at a gathering in Peru.

हंगेरियन बहाई संगीतमण्डली द्विशताब्दी उत्सव के लिए तैयारी कर रहे हैं

हंगेरियन बहाई संगीतमण्डली द्विशताब्दी उत्सव के लिए तैयारी कर रहे हैं।

Ensemble sings about truthfulness and honesty

At a bicentenary celebration in Florida, USA, a group of musicians perform a choral composition of a quotation by Bahá’u’lláh, “Beautify your tongues, O people, with truthfulness, and adorn your souls with the ornament of honesty.”

Community gathers to reflect on worship and service

In Kalbari, India, about 320 people gathered together to study and consult about how to enhance the spirit of collective worship and service in their village. Discussions were characterized by a spirit of devotion, and including a performance by the young people of the community.

Posters for bicentenary made at arts night

These brightly colored posters were lovingly prepared by a group of youth during an arts night in Yallahs, Jamaica.

Families enjoy musical celebration in Dar es Salaam

Around 250 people came together in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to celebrate the birth of the Báb, each one contributing to the warm and welcoming spirit that led to joyful collective song.

Báb’s Writings inspire creative paper craft for community arts festival

A collection of pieces, which symbolize the human form, have been created for an arts festival in Boroondara, Australia. The items are made using paper quilling, a technique that involves rolling and shaping strips of paper to create designs. The community event, commemorating the bicentenary, will feature a variety of media, including visual art, music, theater and film.

बाब सम्बन्धी पुस्तिका

न्यू ज़ीलैण्ड के बहाई समुदाय ने, बाब के जीवन तथा शिक्षाओं, साथ ही देश के समुदायों के प्रयासों के बारे में एक पुस्तिका बनायी |

मेक्सिको में एक पड़ोस में बाहरी उत्सव मनाया

A community in Guadalajara, Mexico, gathers to celebrate the bicentenary in a local neighborhood park. They take turns sharing remarks on the occasion and perform a traditional dance.

Musical event celebrates diversity and the bicentenary

To mark the upcoming bicentenary and honor the community’s diversity, about 120 people gathered in the town of Blaina, United Kingdom, to celebrate with musical performances. The gathering was also attended by local government officials. “What a wonderful way to bring people together in the spirit of love and unity through using the power of music and song,” one of the organizers said.

A gate decorated by children on the theme of love

As a reflection on the virtue of showing love to all people, children in Macedonia decorated a gate based on what they have learned. In the center of the gate is a quotation by Bahá’u’lláh: “O Friend! In the garden of thy heart, plant not but the rose of love…”

जीवंत बगीचों के बीच बाब की समाधी की पेंटिंग

स्पेन के एक कलाकार द्वारा हाइफा में कार्मेल पर्वत पर जीवंत सीढ़ीदार बगीचों के बीच पवित्र बाब की समाधी की पेंटिंग

Members of Australian Parliament honor bicentenary

The Australian House of Representatives congratulated the country’s Bahá’ís on bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, highlighting the Bahá’í community’s contributions to the life of society. One member of parliament began her comments with a passage from Bahá’u’lláh's Writings: “‘It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.’ That’s one of my favorite quotes, because it speaks to the universality of the human race unfettered by the imagined borders of nationhood and the constructed boundaries of race.”

Booklet on the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, Unity, printed in Japan

The Bahá’í community in Japan has published a booklet called Unity, providing information on the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, as well as a selection of Their prayers and writings.

A calligraphy of a prayer of the Báb

This calligraphic piece, made in Qatar, puts in beautiful script the following prayer of the Báb: “Is there any Remover of difficulties save God? Say: Praised be God! He is God! All are His servants, and all abide by His bidding!”

Multiculturalism website features Bahá’í community

A news website focused on cultural diversity highlighted Azerbaijan’s Bahá’ís, publishing an interview with a member of the community along with an article about the Faith on the multikultural.az website. The interviewer, the editor-in-chief of a newspaper published in the local Talysh language, has also translated Bahá’í literature to Talyash and has expressed interest in regularly printing Bahá’í prayers and writings in the language.

Joyous gathering in Jinja in preparation for bicentenary

After finalizing plans for the upcoming bicentenary celebrations, the friends in this gathering in Jinja, Uganda, rose up in spontaneous song and dance.

Painting of golden peacock’s train

The painting, by an artist from Perth, Australia, depicts a peacock’s tail, which is known as a train. The artwork was inspired by the peacock statutes, which beautify the gardens surrounding the Shrine of the Báb.

पड़ोसियों से मिलाप करना और भक्तिमय भाव को बढ़ावा देना

द्विशताब्दीरी की प्रत्याशा में, इंडोनेशिया के मेरुके में, बच्चों के लिए भक्ति बैठकें और कक्षाएं शुरू करने के लिए सामूहिक प्रयास किया।

किंशासा में अभ्यास करती संगीत मंडली

किंशासा, कांगो लोकतांत्रिक गणराज्य, में कई संगीत समूहों में से एक, द्विशताब्दी के दौरान अपने आगामी प्रदर्शन के लिए एक गीत का सम्पूर्ण समर्पण के साथ अभ्यास करते हुए।

Bicentenary preparations in Laos

Young people in Savannakhet, Laos, prepare a community garden for the upcoming celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb.

Poems of Táhirih inspire young songwriter in Slovakia

Influenced by the styles and themes explored in the poetry of Táhirih—a heroic early follower of the Báb—a young composer in Slovakia has created a musical composition. The lyrics of the song examine issues of life, death, and love of God, and read, in part: “My life derives not from my soul, nor does my dying come from my death; Union with you is my life, and separation from you is my death”.

बच्चों ने नायकत्व पर एक नाटक का पूर्वाभ्यास किया

उनके द्विशताब्दी समारोहों के हिस्से के रूप में, मिस्र में बच्चों का एक समूह कुदुस की एक कहानी से प्रेरित एक नाटक के लिए पूर्वाभ्यास किया, जो जीवित पत्रों में आखिरी था - जो उपाधि बीब के पहले 18 अनुयायियों को दिया गया था, जिन्हें एक स्वतंत्र रूप से मान्यता प्राप्त थी। उस समूह में सबसे कम उम्र के कुद्दुस ने भक्ति और साहस का एक स्तर प्रदर्शित किया, जिसने उसे बाब का सबसे बड़ा शिष्य बना दिया। ये बच्चे, जिन्होंने नाटक किया, आध्यात्मिक और नैतिक शिक्षा के लिए एक वर्ग का हिस्सा हैं।

Poster highlights Bahá’í teachings

A poster is created in honor of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, highlighting the main teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, whose coming the Báb heralded.

प्रगतिशील प्रकटीकरण सम्बन्धी चित्र

पोर्तिमाओ, पुर्तगाल में एक कला प्रदर्शनी, चित्रों की एक श्रृखला ईश्वरीय अवतारों के क्रमश: प्रकटन, एक अवधारणा जिसे प्रगतिशील प्रकटीकरण के नाम से जाना जाता है, को प्रस्तुत करती है | यह प्रदर्शनी स्थानीय बहाई केंद्र में प्रदर्शित की गई है और उसे आम जगहों, जैसे सिटी हाल, में भी दिखाया जायेगा |

देश भर के घरों में स्थानीय उत्सव हृदयों का उत्थान करते हैं

ब्राजील भर में परिवार स्थानीय समारोहों के उत्थान के लिए दोस्तों और पड़ोसियों के साथ इकट्ठा होकर द्विशताब्दी का सम्मान कर रहे हैं। स्वदेशी गांव फुलनिओ में एक सभा ने कृतज्ञता की प्रार्थना की, और अरकाजू में एक और बाब के जीवन और उनकी महान आत्मा परिलक्षित हुई। इस तरह के तीन अन्य समारोहों को समुदाय के बच्चों द्वारा आयोजित किया गया था, जिन्होंने अपने परिवारों के साथ यह पता लगाया था कि एकता पर बाब की शिक्षाओं को उनके व्यक्तिगत और सामूहिक जीवन पर कैसे लागू किया जा सकता है।

House of Worship provides a space for reflection and meaningful conversations

The Bahá’í House of Worship in Santiago, Chile, provides a space for those engaged in efforts to contribute to the progress of their communities, to not only be peaceful and meditate, but also to study and reflect on their lives and service, in a dynamic conversation with others.

उत्सव की शुरूवात हुई

इस द्विशताब्दी अवधि में, बरमूडा के सभी समुदाय इस योगदान पर विचार कर रहे हैं कि उनका द्वीप एक अधिक शांतिपूर्ण विश्व का निर्माण कर सकता है। इसके 19 वर्ग मील के पार, लोग एक साथ प्रार्थना कर रहे हैं, अपने पर्यावरण को सुशोभित कर रहे हैं, भोर-भंजन की कहानियों से प्रेरणा ले रहे हैं, और अपने समुदाय की बेहतरी के लिए योजनाएं बना रहे हैं। युवा और बच्चे, विशेष रूप से, यह सोचने के लिए एक साथ आ रहे हैं कि उनकी पीढ़ी को उनके समुदाय की आध्यात्मिक और भौतिक प्रगति में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभानी चाहिए।

Live coverage of program from House of Worship commences soon

Live coverage of the program at the Bahá’í House of Worship in Chile will commence soon.

Image of the Shrine of the Báb made with macramé

Using macramé, a form of weaving made up of knots, an artist in Rijeka, Croatia, has adorned a painting of the Shrine of the Báb.

Live coverage of program from House of Worship commences soon

Live coverage of the program at the Bahá’í House of Worship in Colombia will commence soon.

समुदाय उत्सव के लिए एक स्थानीय केंद्र का निर्माण किया

कोस्टा रिका का तेलिर समुदाय द्विशताब्दी समारोह आयोजित करने के लिए एक इमारत का निर्माण कर रहा है। वयस्क, युवा और बच्चे इस नए केंद्र की स्तापना में योगदान दे रहे हैं। उन्होंने खुद को तीन समूहों में बांटा है - एक निर्माण की देखरेख के लिए, दूसरा आसपड़ोस की स्वच्छता बनाए रखने के लिए, और तीसरा पास के बगीचे को संवारने के लिए। समुदाय उम्मीद कर रहा है कि आगामी उत्सव में लगभग ७०० लोग भाग लेंगे।

अर्जेंटीना में युवाओं द्वारा बनाये गए चित्र

यह पेंसिल चित्रकला रोजारियो, अर्जेंटीना के एक युवक द्वारा बाइसेन्टेनरी के उपलक्ष में बनाई गई थी।

जर्मनी में समुदाय 10 सप्ताह के कार्यक्रमों का उद्घाटन किया

जर्मनी के लीइमेन के निवासियों के एक समूह ने बाइसेन्टेनरी के सम्मान में 10 सप्ताह के कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन किया। संगीत कार्यक्रम और पड़ोस के दर्जनों समारोहों सहित इन कार्यक्रमों का उद्देश्य समुदाय के सदस्यों को जोड़ना और मित्रता के बंधन को और मजबूत करना है। कार्यक्रमों की यह श्रृंखला संगीतमय प्रदर्शन की एक शाम के साथ शुरू हुई।

पूरे भारत में द्विशताब्दी का उत्सव मनाए जा रहे हैं

पूरे भारत में द्विशताब्दी का उत्सव के रूप में, सभाएँ परिवारों के बीच और घनिष्ठ समुदायों में हो रही हैं। ये अंतरंग समारोह हजारों लोगों को एक साथ ला रहे हैं, जो कि बाब के जीवन और उदेश के बारे में अपनी समझ को गहराते हैं और बहे विश्वास की शिक्षाओं को लागू करने के लिए अपनी प्रतिबद्धता को दृढ़ करते हैं। पंचगनी क्षेत्र में, द्विशताब्दी की भावना ने समुदाय को परिवारों और पड़ोसियों के करीबी समूहों के बीच 35 समारोह आयोजित करने के लिए प्रेरित किया। सोलु गाँव में, एक परिवार ने चार अन्य लोगों को भक्ति सभा के लिए आमंत्रित किया, जिसके बाद उन्होंने अपने गाँव के भक्ति चरित्र को बढ़ाने के बारे में अपने पड़ोसियों से बात करने का फैसला किया। उत्तर प्रदेश के हिस्से में, एक ग्राम प्रधान ने अपने घर में उत्सव के लिए समुदाय के सदस्यों को आमंत्रित किया। और इस आध्यात्मिक रूप से शक्तिशाली अवधि में, जैसे वे चलचित्र दिव्य-प्रकाश का अरुणोदय देखते हैं, कई परिवार और पड़ोसी सच्चाई और समाज को बदलने के प्रयासों के लिए अपनी व्यक्तिगत और सामूहिक खोज पर प्रतिबिंबित कर रहे हैं।

A short film about hopes and dreams

This short film, titled Dream, depicts youth from Myanmar who share their hopes and dreams of a unified world. They describe how these aspirations can become a reality by unlocking the potential of young people to be of service to humanity and contribute to the advancement of civilization.

School in Tonga celebrates the bicentenary

Students and teachers at the Bahá’í-inspired Ocean of Light school in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga, celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. Senior students prepare a colorful banner while all enjoy a program that includes prayer, music, dance, and presentations about the historic anniversary.

कलात्मक अभ्यास समुदाय को एक साथ लाता है

लिम्बे, कैमरून के समुद्र तटीय शहर में, बच्चों, युवाओं और वयस्कों ने द्विशताब्दी के लिए अपनी कलात्मक प्रस्तुतियों का अभ्यास किया। उपस्थित लोगों ने शांति और आनंदमय संगीत और गायन के लिए एक जीवंत नृत्य की रचनात्मक ऊर्जा महसूस की।

ऑस्ट्रिया में उत्सव मनाया गया

ऑस्ट्रिया के स्टेयर शहर में, एक सामुदायिक सभागृह को रंगीन माला के तोरण से सजाया गया हैं। इस उत्सव में बच्चों और युवाओं के संगीत प्रदर्शन और योगदान को दर्शाया गया। यह एक ऐसे स्थान पर आयोजित किया गया था जिसे शरणार्थियों के लिए आश्रय के रूप में इस्तेमाल किया गया है, और सामुदायिक निर्माण गतिविधियों के लिए एक केंद्र बन गया है, जो सभी उम्र के दोस्तों को एक साथ लाता है।

संगीतबद्ध बाब की प्रार्थना

स्विट्ज़रलैंड में, युवाओं के एक समूह ने बाब की एक प्रार्थना को, ‘उनकी’ शीघ्र आने वाली द्विशताब्दी के सम्मान में, संगीतमय बनाया |

Students in Zambia recount story of the Báb through song

Students at the Bahá’í-inspired Banani International Secondary School in Chisamba, Zambia, are preparing for the bicentenary by composing a song about the history and the life and mission of the Báb.

बाब के बारे में एक कविता

बाब के जन्म की द्विशताब्दी के लिए एक कमउम्र युवा द्वारा लिखी गई एक कविता, जिसमे उनके नाटकीय मंत्रालय के कुछ क्षणों का वर्णन किया गया है।

महिलाओं की सभा आध्यात्मिक विषयों की खोज करती है

नामीबिया में, द्विशताब्दी अवधि कई महिलाओं की सभाओं में विचारशील खोज की भावना को प्रेरित करता है, क्योंकि वे आज मानवता के सामने आने वाले कुछ सवालों को दबाते हैं, जैसे कि समाज में धर्म की भूमिका और महिलाओं और पुरुषों की समानता।

स्थानीय समारोहों पर एक समाचार रिपोर्ट

फ्रेंच में हाल ही में एक टेलीविजन समाचार की रिपोर्ट में लुबंबशी, डेमोक्रेटिक रिपब्लिक ऑफ कांगो के आस-पास के इलाकों में आयोजित द्विशताब्दी समारोहों का वर्णन है, जो शहर के पवित्र दिवस समारोहों की अगुवाई में हैं। गायन और नृत्य के दृश्य के बीच, उपस्थित लोगों के साथ साक्षात्कार हैं जो अपने जीवन पर बाब के संदेश के प्रभाव के बारे में बोलते हैं।

कंबोडिया में आयोजित राष्ट्रीय उत्सव

नोम पेन्ह, कंबोडिया में, अधिकारियों और गणमान्य लोगों सहित लगभग 50 प्रतिभागी, बाब के जन्म की द्विशताब्दी मनाने के लिए बहाई समुदाय के राष्ट्रीय सेंटर में एक कार्यक्रम में शामिल हुए। कार्यक्रम में विश्व न्याय मंदिर का पत्र पढ़ना और फिल्म डॉन ऑफ द लाइट की स्क्रीनिंग शामिल थी, इन दोनों को द्विशताब्दी के लिए जारी किया गया था। युवाओं के एक समूह ने बाब के जीवन के बारे में राष्ट्रीय भाषा खमेर में एक पारंपरिक नृत्य और गीत भी प्रस्तुत किया।

जॉर्डन में, पारंपरिक उपकरण सुलेख के साथ सुशोभित होते हैं

जॉर्डन में दो दोस्तों ने बहाई लेखों से प्रेरित एक बातचीत के बाद, बाब और बहाउल्लाह के जन्म के अवसर के लिए फूलों और अरबी सुलेख के साथ पारंपरिक तम्बुओं को सुशोभित किया।

बाब की समाधि का चित्र

मोरक्को के एक कलाकार के द्वारा बनाया गया बाब की समाधि का चित्र, ‘उनकी’ द्विशताब्दी से उत्प्रेरित है |

बाब की समाधी का डिजिटल चित्र

बकूर फिलीपींस के एक डिजिटल कलाकार ने द्विशताब्दी के सम्मान में यह डिजिटल चित्र निर्मित किया | इस कलाकृति को देश के रंगों- नीले, लाल, सफ़ेद तथा पीले- से बनाया गया |

‘डॉन-ब्रेकर्स’ को समर्पित चित्रकला

कज़ाकस्तान के नूर-सुलतान के एक कलाकार द्वारा बनायीं गई यह चित्रकला,द्विशताब्दी के दौरान प्रस्तुत प्रदर्शनी का एक भाग होगी | यह प्रदर्शनी बाब के प्रारंभिक शूरवीर अनुयायियों, ‘डॉन-ब्रेकर्स’ को समर्पित होगी |

आनंदित उत्सव समुदाय को एक साथ लाता है

किरिबाती के दक्षिण तरवा में बच्चे, युवा और वयस्क बाब की द्विशताब्दी सम्मानित करने के लिए इकट्ठा हुए और प्रार्थनाओं, उनके जीवन की कहानियाँ तथा पारम्परिक नृत्य प्रस्तुत किये।

किरिबाती में सूर्यास्त ने वैश्विक समारोह का शुभारंभ किया

किरिबाती द्वीप पर सूर्य की स्थापना के साथ, बाब के जन्म की द्विशताब्दी का आरम्भ हुआ। इस ऐतिहासिक वर्ष में, 30 अक्टूबर को हवाई में संपन्न होने वाले पहले से लेकर अंतिम सूर्यास्त तक आने वाले 72 घंटों में दुनिया भर के लाखों लोगों द्वारा बाब और बहाउल्लाह के दिव्या जन्मोत्सव मनाये जाएंगे।

‘सात घाटियाँ’ से उत्प्रेरित चित्रकला

वैनकुवर, कैनेडा, के एक कलाकार ने ‘एकता का प्रथम स्थान’, ‘सात घाटियाँ’- बहाउल्लाह, से उत्प्रेरित होकर यह चित्रकारी की थी |

बाब और बहाउल्लाह के जीवन को साझा करते गीत

बाब तथा बहाउल्लाह के जीवन से सम्बन्धित रचे गए गीतों को, केन्या का समूह सीखता है|

लेज़र द्वारा काटा गया ‘बाब’ की समाधि का प्रदर्शन

बाब की हयफा में स्थित समाधि से उत्प्रेरित, पर्थ से लेज़र द्वारा काटा गया लकड़ी से निर्मित प्रदर्शन, जिसे बाब की द्विशताब्दी के अवसर के लिए निर्णित किया गया |

Laos honors the bicentenary

In Vientiane, Laos, about 90 people, including officials, various religious groups, and other agencies, gather at the National Bahá’í Center to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb.

Friends in Edinburgh compose music

Friends in Edinburgh, Scotland, bring together their musical talents for a series of sessions where they compose music inspired by the Writings of the Báb, Bahá’u’lláh, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

Mosaic portrays the city gate of Shíráz

This mosaic piece, made in Almere, Netherlands, in honor of the bicentenary, portrays the dawn of a new day at the gate of Shíráz, Iran.

Throughout bicentenary period, a look at Slovakia communities

Communities across Slovakia gather in intimate settings to plan for and celebrate the bicentenary. In Dubravka, youth practice for a theatrical presentation, while in Bratislava, families come together for celebrations and create beautiful handcrafts.

Community creates videos to describe the efforts taking place in the neighbourhood

Two videos created in Gauangelloch, Germany, describe community-building efforts taking place in one of the neighbourhoods in the lead up to the bicentenary of the birth of the Bab. The first video speaks to the activities centered around the spiritual education of children and youth. The second video describes the importance of periodic reflection on these efforts among the families involved, in order to build on and learn from experience.

Indigenous community in Costa Rica marks the bicentenary with a welcoming celebration

The indigenous community of Talamanca, Costa Rica, commemorates the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb with a joyful and vibrant celebration that embraces many attendees.

Series of paintings regarding the mission of the Báb

In Ecuador, a series of paintings, entitled Luminaries of a New Day, illustrates the events surrounding the mission of the Báb.

Art piece at exhibition in New Zealand about the Báb

In an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, a painting entitled On This Night is named for a tablet revealed by Bahá’u’lláh for the occasion of the birth of the Báb.

Songs from Laos about the life of the Báb

In Laos, two songs were produced in honor of the bicentenary. The first song, God has Chosen, tells a story of the early believers and their journey to find the Báb. The second song, The Gate to Light describes the qualities of the Báb, Who, from a young age, showed signs of greatness, and through whose teachings many people came to recognize Bahá’u’lláh.

Uplifting celebrations throughout Macau

Uplifting celebrations throughout Macau mark the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. The celebrations include prayerful family gatherings in homes and activities such as a puppet show and Chinese calligraphy art.

Community march and local gatherings mark celebrations

Communities in Benin, commemorate the bicentenary with processions on the streets, inviting local residents to the upcoming historic celebrations. Gatherings are infused with prayers, songs, dance, and presentations by children and youth about the life of the Báb and His teachings.

Youth remember the Báb’s declaration as a Manifestation of God

Youth from Bucharest, Romania, come together to learn a song about the Báb. The words put to music are those uttered by the Báb, the night He revealed His station as a Manifestation of God who was to prepare the world for the coming of Bahá’u’lláh.

A short animated film tells the story of the life of the Báb

The Story of Love—the Báb, the Gate, a short film produced in Tanzania, uses animation accompanied by rap music to portray the life of the Báb, His teachings, and stories of His early followers.

Poem from Bahrain celebrates the life of the Báb

A poet in Bahrain has composed a lyrical piece to commemorate the bicentenary. The poem explores the unifying principles that underlie the message of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and illumine the life of humanity.

Festival for young people in the Philippines

As part of the celebrations in Paranaque, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, several groups of children come together for a festival during the bicentenary period. The festival provided an opportunity for these small groups of children and young youth who are learning about spiritual and moral concepts in their local communities to meet others who are engaged in this same process. The festival is not only a place where teachers, parents, and children learn from each other, it also allows bonds of friendship to be developed among groups of people who are pursuing a common purpose: to create communities where everyone can play a part in their betterment.

Artists in Canada record album to mark bicentenary

A group of artists in Canada have recorded an album of songs exploring the lives of the early heroes and heroines of the Faith to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Báb.

A local celebration with a global backdrop

Decorating a section of their celebration venue with images of continental Bahá’í Houses of Worship across the globe and of the Bahá’í World Centre, friends and families in Bangui, Central African Republic, unite in prayer and song to commemorate the birth of the Báb.

Neighborhood celebration at a local park

A picnic in Bedok, Singapore, brought friends together to celebrate the bicentenary with songs, games and storytelling.

Learning through storytelling at a bicentenary celebration in Dallas

Young people in a neighborhood of Dallas, United States, learn through storytelling about the life of the Báb and about the courage and sacrifices of some of his early followers.

Speaking about the Báb and the bicentenary at a book fair

At a book fair in Porto, Portugal, the Bahá’í community had the opportunity to discuss the life of the Báb and His mission with visitors. A local radio station, Rádio Manobras, covered the event.

Song about faith and transcending hardship and suffering

A group of 105 people from Luilu and beyond who had gathered to learn more about the life of the Báb, were animated by a song about how faith can transcend hardship and suffering.

Collage about the Báb

An artist from Bahrain has created a collage using paper, different textiles, and pieces of thread, among other materials. The collage depicts the Shrine of the Báb, excerpts from the Writings of the Báb, as well as an image of a gate--the meaning of His name.

Neighborhood refreshment stand provides opportunity for conversations about unity

Children in Tshwane, South Africa, have honored the spirit of the teachings of the Báb by creating a refreshment stand, which acts as a space for neighbors to come together and talk about the oneness of humanity.

Bicentenary celebrations flourish across Germany

In a variety of settings across Germany, communities commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb and honor His sacred mission through the arts and uplifting community activities including interfaith concerts and theatrical performances. Several communities staged performances in honor of Táhirih and Mullá Husayn, two of the early heroes of the Faith, who selflessly contributed to the spiritual movement led by the Báb. In Offenbach, a luminous outdoor depiction of the Shrine of the Báb attracted friends and neighbors, and a conference in Mainz stimulated meaningful conversations with neighbors. On the grounds of the Bahá’í House of Worship in Langenhain, visitors entered a tent to view with reverence a number of sacred relics related to the lives of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.

Joyous celebration in Angola

Friends, families and neighbors fill a home with prayers and loving fellowship in Luanda, Angola as they celebrate the bicentenary together.

Digital artwork inspired by the bicentenary

An artist created a digital rendering of the Shrine of the Báb, with the inscription “two hundredth anniversary of the birth of the Báb” on one, and a passage from His Writings on the other.