Germany

Below is a glimpse of celebrations honoring the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb in many localities across the country

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The Báb’s lofty station honored in song

This rousing song performed at a celebration in Remscheid, Germany, draws upon the following quote from the Báb in which He proclaims His station: “I am the Primal Point from which have been generated all created things. I am the Countenance of God Whose splendor can never be obscured, the Light of God Whose radiance can never fade.”

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A theater play in Berlin

Community members in Berlin, Germany, watch a play that portrays scenes associated with the life of the Báb.

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Local newspaper reports on community’s bicentenary celebrations

A newspaper article covers an interfaith concert organized by the Bahá’í community in Leimen, Germany, to promote harmony among the different religious groups. The concert was held in honor of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb.

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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.

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Unity in diversity displayed in interreligious concert

In Leimen, Germany, the Bahá’í community commemorates the bicentenary by organizing the town’s first interreligious concert. Reflecting the concert’s theme of unity in diversity, the performances feature musicians from various faith backgrounds, an array of instruments, and choral singing.

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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.

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Presentation staged in Germany about the life of Táhirih

A presentation in Germany about Táhirih, a well-known believer of the Báb, focuses on the conditions in Iran during her lifetime and recounts her avid interest in spiritual matters.

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Celebration in Neukoln

The community of Neukoln, Germany celebrates the bicentenary with an evening of devotions, artistic performances, and fellowship.

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Exhibition of historic items related to the lives of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh

Over the course of 12 days, hundreds of people visited an exhibition in Langenhain, Germany, displaying original historic items related to the lives of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. Attendees were moved by the close connection between the Twin Manifestations demonstrated through the exhibit. On one stand, a book was opened to a passage written by the Báb about Bahá’u’lláh, and on another, one to a passage written by Bahá’u’lláh about the Báb. Among the other items on display were locks of hair from the two Sacred Figures, a handwritten copy of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, an imprint of the seal of Bahá’u’lláh, fragments of the Báb’s clothing, and a piece of the wall of the castle of Máh-Kú where the Báb was imprisoned for nine months.

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Play about Táhirih performed in Frankfurt

In Frankfurt, Germany, the community honors the bicentenary by staging a play about the life of Táhirih, an early heroine of the Bahá’í Faith.

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Children prepare shadow theater for celebration

Children in Germany bring history to life in a shadow theater play for the celebration of the bicentenary. These pictures depict a scene from a school during the time of the Báb.

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Celebrations across Germany to commemorate the bicentenary

Friends of all ages came together in Germany in a variety of ways to commemorate the bicentenary. Some in the intimate setting of a home, where children search for treasures of the Báb, and in Leimen in which homes open to create spaces to explore the life of the Báb through immersive theater. Other gatherings were larger, such as in Frankfurt and Mainz, and featured music and theater performances. Bremen celebrated with local dignitaries, including the city’s mayor.

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Short film shows experiences of German youth in their neighborhood

A short film, in German, shares the story of a group of youth in a neighborhood of Munich who have been learning about contributing to the progress of their community over the course of a decade.

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An evening dedicated to Táhirih

A group in Germany dedicate a theatrical presentation to Táhirih, influential poetess and the first woman to accept the Teachings of the Báb.

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Live coverage of program from House of Worship commences soon

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

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Local community prepares a week-long exhibition attracting thousands of visitors

A week-long exhibition about the life and teachings of the Báb was held at a historical site in Frankfurt. Opening with various artistic presentations, the event allowed thousands of people to view displays of the Writings of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and to learn about the Faith. Many of the visitors expressed how deeply they were moved by the Bahá’í Teachings and their implications for social progress. Visitors were also invited to prayer gatherings and to other bicentenary-related events organized around the city.

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Neighborhood celebration in Munich

In a warm and intimate setting, friends from a neighborhood in Munich, Germany, celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb.

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Unity in diversity displayed in interreligious concert

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Community in Germany inaugurates 10 weeks of events

A group of residents from Leimen, Germany, has organized 10 weeks of events in honor of the bicentenary. These events, including concerts and dozens of neighborhood gatherings, are aimed at connecting members of the community and further strengthening bonds of friendship. This series of events began with an evening of musical performances.