Celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh

Celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh in Johannesburg

Around 700 people gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, with a programme that included choir pieces and a South African gumboot dance © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

Artists working on a mural in Hoboken for the bicentenary of Bahá’u’lláh's birth

An evolving mural took shape over nine days in an urban café in New Jersey, USA highlighting a quote from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh: So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

Lighting of beacons in Norway to honour Bahá’u’lláh

Arrangements were made for beacons to be lit throughout Norway in honour of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, starting with Rana in the north and then moving through central Norway and along the coast to Stor-Elvdal © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

Communities in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea gather at the site where the first national Bahá’í House of Worship is to be constructed

Communities in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea gather at the site where the first national Bahá’í House of Worship is to be constructed © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

Within the walls of the striking Eric Ericson hall, celebrations featured an afternoon of inspiring music and film.

Within the walls of the striking Eric Ericson hall, celebrations featured an afternoon of inspiring music and film. The celebration was also attended by a member of parliament © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

The bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh is celebrated on the main street leading to the Ashti neighborhood in the city of Erbil

The bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh is celebrated on the main street leading to the Ashti neighborhood in the city of Erbil © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

Celebration in the town of Tuchín

A celebration in the town of Tuchín reflects the rich artistic culture of the Córdoba region in Northern Colombia © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

A community in Melbourne, Australia commemorates the bicentenary

A community in Melbourne, Australia commemorates the bicentenary anniversary with a rich programme of music, drama and devotions © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

Kids in Erbil celebrate too

The bicentenary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh is celebrated on the main street leading to the Ashti neighborhood in the city of Erbil © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

The community in Madrid sharing artistic expressions of music and drama

To celebrate the occasion, the community in Madrid shared artistic expressions of music and drama, including pieces played on the cello, piano, and flute. Three songs were taught and sung together – one of them in Portuguese © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

Bicentenary celebration held at the Bahá’í Centre in Bangkok

In Thailand, the Royal Family was represented by Princess Soamsawali at a bicentenary celebration held at the Bahá’í Centre in Bangkok. The evening’s programme featured music, prayers, and traditional Thai dances © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org

The celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya

The celebrations in Nairobi, Kenya attracted a large number of attendees, young and old alike, creating an atmosphere filled with joy and offering an opportunity for individuals to form new friendships and rekindle old ones © Courtesy of https://bicentenary.bahai.org