One hundred years ago, ‘Abdu’l-Baha, the son of Baha’u’llah and the perfect example of His teachings, passed from this world.
The video, Exemplar, follows the life of ‘Abdu’l-Baha and the profound effect He had on people both past and present. LEARN MORE >
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Day of the Covenant, Nov. 25
Commemorates Baha’u’llah’s appointment of His son, ‘Abdu’l-Baha, as the One to whom His followers should turn after His passing. LEARN MORE >
Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, Nov. 27
Marks the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Baha in 1921
Devotional Program Live Broadcast
At 1:00 a.m. (Central Time) on Nov. 27, a special devotional program honoring the 100th anniversary of the Ascension of 'Abdul-Baha will be live-streamed from the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois. FIND LINKS HERE >
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'Abdul-Baha's exemplary life of promoting unconditional love, racial justice and selfless service is being celebrated in Baha'i communities across the country.
To learn about how you can participate in a devotional program, service project or other observance send a message call 800-22-UNITE (800-228-6483).
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Ten thousand mourners from numerous religious backgrounds attend the funeral of ‘Abdu’l-Baha in Haifa, Nov. 29, 1921 |
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Music by Ludwig Tuman
for Soprano Voice, Violin, Piano and Cello
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Missouri teen recognized with race relations award
A Baha’i teen who organized a school-based Social Justice Club has earned national recognition. Adib Rabbani won a 2021 Princeton Prize in Race Relations, an award from Princeton University “to support and encourage young high school students committed to fostering positive race relations within their communities,” according to their website. Rabbani was among 29 winners in 2021, taking home the award for the Kansas City Region.
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Race awareness gatherings benefit from Illinois woman’s family quest
...On a visit to Davidson, North Carolina, in 1983, Judy Hughes was searching for family gravesites when she passed a store that had “Withers” in the name and stopped to talk to the owner because she had ancestors by that name. She found that she and the owner were distantly related. He shared a box of family memorabilia that included a family Bible containing the names and, in some cases, birthdates of 34 people enslaved by Hughes’s family....
“I made a promise to myself that someday or somehow I would find the descendants of some of these people and pass that information down,” Hughes says.
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From Brilliant Star Magazine
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FOR KIDS:
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When the Moon Set Over Haifa |
On Nov. 28, 1921, the head of the Baha'i Faith, ‘Abdu’l-Baha, passed away. For Baha'is, He was more than the leader of their religion. Shoghi Effendi wrote that ‘Abdu’l-Baha was “the Moon of the Central Orb of this most holy Dispensation.”
The night of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s ascension was a night of the waning moon, which illustrates the profound darkness that was felt by those who were present at the time of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Baha. READ MORE >
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Join Us Online
Below are a few of the online gatherings that you are welcome to join. To participate in gatherings hosted by Bahais near you call
800-22-UNITE (800-228-6483) or
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Want to learn more?
Baha'i Basics
Attend an informal presentation about the Baha’i teachings. These gatherings are excellent opportunities to ask questions and learn how the Baha'i teachings relate to contemporary life.
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Derik Smith: Partners in Racial Justice & The Color of Money
Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:00 pm (Central Time)
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Kevin Locke: Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Centered on Spiritual Reality
Saturday, Dec. 11, 1:15 pm (Central Time)
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Racial Justice Devotional & Conversation
Sunday, Dec. 12, 3:00 pm (Central Time)
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Investigation After Truth
hosted by Habib Riazati
Ongoing, bi-monthly, see registration link for dates and times.
Together with Human in The Making Foundation, Baha'i Chronicles shares this enlightenment series. This is a bi-monthly event with 12 sessions in total.
The purpose of these virtual seminars will be to discuss topics that resonate within each of us. The topics are broad, not religiously based. The focus is on the examination of Truth from philosophical, psychological, scientific as well as various religious perspectives. The seminar is open to all participants from any culture, any background, ALL are welcome! The more diverse the richer the discussion.
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Wilmette Institute Webinars |
The ADJ PROCESS: A practical application of a spiritual process and a tool to resolve racial prejudice
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'Abdu’l-Baha as Architect of the World Order of Baha’u’llah
with John S. Hatcher
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National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States
1233 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
enewsletter@bahai.us | www.bahai.us
800-22-UNITE (800-228-6483)
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