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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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Celebrating the bicentenary at the Bahá’í House of Worship in Kampala, Uganda

A special devotional gathering was held at the Bahá’í House of Worship in Kampala, Uganda, on the occasion of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. The Temple’s choir chanted prayers while other community members recited words from the Bahá’í writings inside the sacred space. Afterward, attendees went to a nearby space for talks and further celebrations on the historic anniversary.

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Village celebrations in Kamuli, Uganda

Scores of people of all ages gather in various celebrations in a village in Kamuli, Uganda. Across the country, similar gatherings of families, friends, and neighbors took place to mark the bicentenary.

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Song expressing appreciation for the opportunity to participate in bicentenary celebrations

Bahá’í youth in Uganda have recorded a cheerful song that expresses their gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Báb. The song traces the path of a seeker toward finding the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, and consequently engaging in service to humanity.

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Choir recalls the life and mission of the Báb through prayer and song

Celebrations in Mpigi, Uganda, included the town’s choir singing a prayer revealed by the Báb and a song titled Dawn of the Light that draws on the announcement of His station as the Promised One.

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Song narrates the journey of coming to know of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh

Inspired by the bicentenary, a musician in Uganda has composed an uplifting and meaningful song narrating the journey of a person who comes to learn about the Bahá’í Faith and studying its Sacred Texts. The individual develops a thirst to understand the source of these Writings, comes to accept the message of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, and shares this with friends.

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Song about prayer produced in Uganda

This song created in Kamuli, Uganda, talks about the Bahá’í teaching about the sweetness of prayer.

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Commemoration at Africa’s continental House of Worship

Hundreds of people gathered at the continental House of Worship in Kampala, Uganda, to mark the bicentenary in a joyful and spiritual environment. In preparation for this celebration, youth also rehearsed musical pieces on the Temple grounds in recent weeks.