United States of America

A community celebration in the United States inspires commitment to service

Over 100 friends in the United States who have been part of an organized endeavor to serve their community in Washington came together on the auspicious occasion of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. Through prayer, dramatic monologue, music, and talks, those gathered explored how the heroic acts of the first followers of the Báb may inspire them in their own efforts to serve.

California State Senate marks bicentenary

The California State Senate marks the bicentenary and acknowledges the Bahá’í community’s contributions to society. The leader of the state Senate addressed her colleagues, noting “Throughout California, Bahá’í communities strive to collaborate with others to promote peace, justice, and unity, applying the spiritual principles to their lives and serving their fellow citizens in neighborhoods across our state.”

Friends in Birmingham, United States, celebrate the life of the Báb

A community of friends come together in Birmingham, United States, to celebrate the bicentenary. The evening explored themes related to the person and teachings of the Báb and mystical themes through music.

At a local park, performing music inspired by the Bahá’í writings

A community bicentenary celebration at a park in Frederick, United States, included tree planting, musical performances, and other activities. The participants have been involved in a devotional gathering, where they have been creating music inspired by the Bahá’í writings.

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.

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.

Young adults in New York create short film about the spirit of resilience

In New York, United States, a group of young adults collaborate to produce a short film in honor of the bicentenary period. The story follows a young woman through a trying time and depicts how she turns to prayer for comfort in the face of difficulties.

A poem about the Báb

A poem written by a younger youth for the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb describes some moments from His dramatic ministry.

Digital art from the United States

These digital pieces, by an artist from Flower Mound, United States, draws on the concepts of interconnectedness and the path of search.

Visual art created in honor of the bicentenary

A mixed media art piece created in the United States seeks to convey the artist’s experience of entering the Shrine of the Báb, and incorporates calligraphy of a line from a Tablet written by Bahá’u’lláh in honor of the anniversary of the birth of the Báb: “In the name of the One born on this day, Him Whom God hath made to be the Herald of His name, the Almighty, the All-Loving!”

Bicentenary celebration with children, youth, and families in Dallas, United States

Children and youth participating in spiritual and moral education classes in Dallas, United States, come together with their families to celebrate the bicentenary. Posters containing quotes from the Bahá’í writings are created and used to decorate the apartment complex. The enthusiasm generated by the celebration inspired many families to have more such gatherings in the future.

Celebrating the bicentenary with a children’s festival

A community near Atlanta, United States, held a children’s festival where families collectively created a variety of arts and crafts to celebrate the bicentenary.

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.”