Egypt

Poem by Táhirih set to music

In Egypt, the stirring words of a poem by Táhirih, recited in Arabic, have been set to music. Táhirih, a 19th century poet who was also an important early believer of the Báb, attracted the admiration of her contemporaries and continues to inspire people today.

Stirring music performed by musicians in Egypt

Musicians in Egypt chant stirring melodies in which they express their love for the Báb.

Music and video from Egypt in honor of bicentenary

This video and audio clip were made in Egypt in honor of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb.

Children rehearse a play on heroism

As part of their bicentenary celebrations, a group of children in Egypt rehearse for a play inspired by a story of Quddús, who was the last among the Letters of the Living, a title given to the first 18 followers of the Báb who each independently recognized Him. Quddús, the youngest of the group, displayed a level of devotion and courage which made him the foremost disciple of the Báb. These children, who performed the play, are part of a class for spiritual and moral education.