Martyrdom of the Báb, “Essence of Essences” Born in Shiraz, a city in southern Iran, on 20 October 1819, the Báb was the symbolic gate between past ages of prophecy and a new age of fulfillment for humanity. His purpose was to awake the people to the fact that a new period in human…
Ascension of Baha’u’llah Be not dismayed, O peoples of the world, when the day-star of My beauty is set, and the heaven of My tabernacle is concealed from your eyes. Arise to further My Cause, and to exalt My Word amongst men. We are with you at all times, and shall strengthen you through the…
The Twelve Days of Riḍván The worldwide Bahá’í community joyfully celebrates the twelve-day Festival of Riḍván in early spring each year. This year, 2026, Riḍván begins at sunset on April 21th and ends at sunset on May 2nd. Bahá’u’lláh has ordained Riḍván as the “Most Great Festival” and the “King of Festivals.” During these twelve…
South Central Regional Bahá’í School October 31-November 2, 2025 My Home is the Home of Peace: How can our families contribute to the transformation of our neighborhoods and communities? Objective: The participants will advance in their understanding of how as individuals and families they can work with others to form a nucleus that is reading…
South Central Regional Bahá’í School October 31-November 2, 2025 My Home is the Home of Peace: How can our families contribute to the transformation of our neighborhoods and communities? Agenda Friday 10/31 5:00 p.m. Registration begins 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Opening Devotions and welcome. Review of weekend’s program and camp expectations. 7:30 p.m. Costume…
“God,” said He, “is My witness, O people! I am come to you with a Revelation from the Lord, your God, the Lord of your fathers of old. Look not, O people, at the things ye possess. Look rather at the things God hath sent down unto you. This, surely, will be better for you…
Dear Friends, Warmest greetings from the Regional Bahá’í Council of the South Central States! In light of the guidance from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding the Nine Year Plan, we are thrilled to announce a series of regional conferences in the South Central region. The theme of the conferences is Love Ablaze: Building Vibrant Communities. These gatherings…
Dear Friends, The Regional Bahá’í Council of the South Central States greets you with much affection. The historic letter from the National Spiritual Assembly on the topic of the “Nine Year Plan and the Destiny of America” reminded us of our responsibilities towards our nation through implementation of the provisions of the Nine Year Plan….
Day of the Covenant The Day of the Covenant is a Bahá’í holy day that is celebrated this year on Monday, November 25, 2024. On this day, Bahá’ís across the globe celebrate the appointment of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as the Center of the Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh. He was designated as the successor to lead the Faith after…
The Twin Holy Birthdays of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh The twin birthdays of The Báb and Bahá’u’lláh fall on Monday and Tuesday , November 2, 2024 and November 3, 2024. . With the implementation of the Badí‘ Calendar in 2015, these most significant birthdays are now celebrated worldwide as a two-day festival of joy and…