Baha'u'llah, the Prophet founder of the Baha'i Faith, was exiled from his origins in Persia to Iraq, Turkey, and Israel. Pictures of places ... Alle » he lived and visited are in this video. See http://www.bahaiguidetr.com/english/index.htm and http://www.adrianople.net/ for more details. Only one spot has the original house still standing (white house). The garden spot has the foundation and garden still there. The archway is where they passed through when travelling, between Istanbul and Erdine. The Mosque in Edirne was visited by Baha'u'llah. « [More] [Less]
It shows the spiritual process of electing the Universal House of Justice - the supreme governing body of the Baha'i faith, which is carried out in a prayerful atmosphere, without propaganda. The representatives share their joy at having been able to participate in the international convention. «
The Bahai Gardens -- one of Israel's most beautiful and defining landmarks located in the northern city of Haifa was recently included in the prestigious list of World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The declaration, which took place in Quebec, Canada and included 26 other sites around the world, was welcomed in Israel where many hope it would help promote tourism and raise awareness about the Bahai religion throughout the world. Recent statistics show that just during the last year over 600,000 people visited the majestic gardens which decorate Mount Carmel from its base to its top. The Bahai religion is one of the lesser known of the holy lands many religious communities. It was originally established in Iran 1862 as an off-shoot of Islam. Its members believe in the existence of only one God, the unification of all religions, the promotion of world peace, the equality of all men and women and the spreading of education and justice. The religion has neither priests nor established rituals. With UNESCO's new declaration the Bahai gardens joins the list of World Heritage Sites in Israel. The list includes the old city of Jerusalem, the white city of Tel Aviv, the old city of Acco, the incense road of the Negev, the ancient fortress of Masada and the Biblical cities of Megiddo, Hatzor and Beersheva. The Bahai gardens are now officially a part of the national pride of Israel. 08/19/08 http://www.infolive.tv/en/infolive.tv-27711-israelnews-haifas-majestic-bahai-gardens-unesco-world-heritage-site [More] [Less]
Persecution of Baha'is in Iran "A new crime of the century". Congressman Kirk speaks on the House floor in support of his resolution, H.Res. 1008, condemning Iran for its persecution of Baha'is. The resolution overwhelmingly passed the House.
