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Honouring the Martyrdom of The Báb
The founder and prophet of the Bahá’i Faith, Bahá’u’lláh, referred to The Qayyúmu'l-Asmá, a mystical work of His precursor, the Báb, as...
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OPA UK
- May 22, 2022
- 3 min
THE DECLARATION OF THE BAB – A MOMENT IN RELIGIOUS HISTORY FORESEEN BY MANY
Every year on May 23, Baha’is celebrate the Declaration of the Bab -- herald of the Founder of their Faith, Baha’u’llah -- and recall the...
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Deborah Walters
- Mar 29, 2022
- 4 min
Fire | A personal reflection on the Baha'i Fast
Each year Baha’is around the world greet the spring equinox refreshed from the Nineteen-Day Fast. Deborah Walters reflects more.
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OPA UK
- Mar 8, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022: A Voice for Women Brings an End to War
March 8th, 2022, marks the annual celebration of International Women’s Day, a moment of recognition for women’s achievements in science, ind
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OPA UK
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
Equality of men and women is needed for us to reach our potential
Today is the International Day of the Girl Child. It is a global priority to focus attention on distinct challenges girls face such as...
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OPA UK
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
A holistic conversation on mental health needs the scientific, the spiritual and the social
By Leo Owen World Mental Health Day is a reminder of the importance of continuing to have serious conversations around mental health in...
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OPA UK
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
The local community is a source of untapped potential
The past two years have challenged many societies across the world in ways that they have not for a lifetime. At the same time, however,...
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OPA UK
- Jul 19, 2021
- 3 min
“Community is more than people living in the same area": Reflections on belonging to a community
For many years, Baha’i communities across the United Kingdom have been learning to build local communities that reflect and uphold the...
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OPA UK
- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
Baháʼí communities in London offer tutoring for young people
With school closures last year young students were forced to navigate home schooling alongside parents. As such, a new need for...
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Carmel Kalani
- Mar 8, 2021
- 3 min
‘Glimpses into the Spirit of Gender Equality’: a personal reflection on a new film
“’It can’t ‘be as it was’. People have changed. The times have changed. There is no going back anymore.”
Power.In whose hands does it lie?
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OPA UK
- Feb 2, 2021
- 3 min
ISGP offers inspiration for social transformation beyond academic education
Young people gathered online last month to study materials that develop their capacity to contribute to the advancement of society....
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OPA UK
- Nov 26, 2020
- 2 min
Baháʼís across the UK commemorate the 99th anniversary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing
Baháʼís across the UK and the world will join together tonight to commemorate the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Son of the Prophet...
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OPA UK
- Nov 20, 2020
- 3 min
InterFaith Week 2020 brought to life the oneness of religion across the UK
Baháʼís across the UK celebrated InterFaith Week with a variety of different online activities this year. Despite the national lockdown,...
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OPA UK
- Oct 30, 2020
- 3 min
MPs, Journalists and Interfaith friends gather to Celebrate the Twin Holy Days
Over 50 people joined the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Bahá’í Faith’s annual reception yesterday, which took place online...
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OPA UK
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
Bahá'ís in Burnham recognised for their social action during lockdown
A couple in Burnham have received a ‘Hero of Burnham’ award for their contribution to the local community during the summer lockdown. Joy...
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OPA UK
- Aug 19, 2020
- 2 min
Friends gather virtually to pay tribute to late Earl Cameron
Industry experts, officials, family and friends joined a Zoom call last month to pay tribute to the late Earl Cameron, one of the first...
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OPA UK
- Jul 14, 2020
- 3 min
Lessons from a Global Pandemic: The media is more than a mirror
This unprecedented pandemic has radically altered our modes of living. In this series, we explore what Covid-19 has taught us about...
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OPA UK
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Lessons from a Global Pandemic: our local communities are sources of belonging and support
This unprecedented pandemic has radically altered our modes of living. In this series, we explore what Covid-19 has taught us about...
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