On Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2:30, the Bahá’í community of St. John’s will hold a public celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb at Memorial University’s Signal Hill Campus. All are invited to join us to commemorate this day. This local celebration will focus on arts created by members of our community, […]
Events
Birth of Bahá’u’lláh
On October 29 and 30, Baha’is throughout the world will celebrate what they call the Twin Holy Birthdays. This year’s celebrations are especially dear to the hearts of Baha’is as October 29 marks the 200th anniversary of the Birth of the Báb. A day later, the Baha’is will celebrate the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder […]
Birth of the Báb
On October 29 and 30, Baha’is throughout the world will celebrate what they call the Twin Holy Birthdays. This year’s celebrations are especially dear to the hearts of Baha’is as October 29 marks the 200th anniversary of the Birth of the Báb. A day later, the Baha’is will celebrate the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder […]
Declaration of the Báb
On this date in 1844, a young merchant announced that He was the bearer of a message destined to transform the life of humanity. At a time when His country, Iran, was undergoing widespread moral breakdown, His message aroused excitement and hope among all classes, rapidly attracting thousands of followers. He took the name “The […]
12th Day of Ridvan
Bahá’ís on the northeast Avalon will cap off the most important festival of the year for them on Thursday. They will gather at the Network Cafe, 6 East Drive, to celebrate the 12th Day of Ridvan, the final day of a festival that commemorates a pivotal event in their history. It was in the Garden […]
Soul Food offers Songs of Hope for human rights
The 2018 Soul Food inspirational series will end with a focus on unity and human rights on Saturday, Nov. 24. This month’s theme title – Songs of Hope – reflects an sense of optimism for the future of humanity. The event also commemorates 70 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted […]
Birth of Bahá’u’lláh
The Bahá’is of St. John’s of St. John’s will celebrate the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh holy day this coming Saturday, Nov. 10, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Network Cafe, which is located at 6 East Drive in Pleasantville. All are welcome. Who is Bahá’u’lláh? Bahá’u’lláh was born into a wealthy, powerful family in Persia in the […]
Celebrating the Birth of The Báb
The Bahá’is of St. John’s welcome the public to join them to celebrate the birth of the Forerunner of their Faith – The Báb – at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Landing, University Centre, 1 Arctic Avenue. The celebration of the birth of The Báb will draw heavily upon the arts – film, storytelling […]