Glimpses from the communities

Lucknow

A Month of Service

In Gomti Nagar Extension, JYEP Team started “A Month of Service” from 27th November 2021, this year, when the Bahá’ís and friends around the world commemorate the 100th anniversary of...

Kokrajhar

Bodo Prayer

Bodo Prayer released on the occasion of Centennial Ascension of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá

ʻAbdu’l-Bahá states, “In prayer there is a mingling of station, a mingling of condition. Pray for them as they pray for you! When you do not know it, and are...

Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar

A Tribute to the Extraordinary Exemplary Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Friends from Bhubaneswar organised an exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the ascension of the beloved Master. Various dignitaries, representatives of different religious communities, government officials, members of civil society...

India

Exemplar

Screening of the Film, Exemplar

Exemplar, a film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice to mark the centenary commemoration of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, was released. The film follows the life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the profound...

Panchgani

Blood Donation Camp in honour of the Centenary

Blood Donation Camp in honour of the Centenary

‘Abdu’l-Bahá says, “Service to humanity is service to God. Let the love and light of the Kingdom radiate through you until all who look upon you shall be illumined by...

Gwalior

The Day of the Covenant

Centenary Commemorations gain momentum on Holy Days

The Day of the Covenant is the day when Baháʼís all over the world celebrate the appointment of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá as the Centre of Baha’u’llah’s Covenant . This year, Baháʼís all...

Panchgani

Panchgani

Friends Commemorating the Centenary through Gatherings

The love of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá drew the souls together to reflect and offer collective worship. Friends in Panchgani observed the Centenary through various gatherings.

Godavali

Plantation Service Project in Commemoration of the Centenary

Plantation Service Project in Commemoration of the Centenary

One of the most powerful symbolic uses of trees is to underscore the unity of the human race. Bahá’u’lláh wrote, “Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves...

India

Commemorations in Different Neighbourhoods around the Nation

Communities throughout the globe have emerged in unison to commemorate the centenary of the ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. In India, the commemorations took place in different regions, cities, small towns and...

Surat

Remembering the Master, with Children and Junior Youths

Remembering the Master, with Children and Junior Youths

‘Abdu’l-Bahá says, “Among the greatest of all great services is the education of children, and promotion of the various sciences, crafts and arts. Praised be God, ye are now exerting...

Panchgani

Multifaith Devotional Gathering as a Tribute to the beloved Master

Multifaith Devotional Gathering as a Tribute to the beloved Master

“In prayer there is a mingling of station, a mingling of condition. Pray for them as they pray for you! When you do not know it, and are in a...

Sikkim

Remembering ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and commemorating His 100th anniversary of the ascension.

Remembering ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and commemorating His 100th anniversary of the ascension.

Among the greatest of all great services is the education of children, and promotion of the various sciences, crafts and arts. Praised be God, ye are now exerting strenuous efforts...

Assam

Abdu'l Baha

Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Center of Bahá’u’lláh’s Covenant and the Perfect Exemplar for humankind, is unique in religious history. This year, Bahá’ís and friends around the world commemorate the 100th anniversary of...

New Delhi

Conversations with the visitors at the Information Centre of the Baha'i House of Worship, about the life and teachings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

Conversations with the visitors at the Information Centre of the Baha’i House of Worship, about the life and teachings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

Following Bahá’u’lláh’s passing, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s extraordinary qualities of character, His knowledge and His service to humanity offered a vivid demonstration of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings in action, and brought great prestige to the...

New Delhi

A choir performs as part of the formal commemoration program.

Commemorating the Centenary at the Baha’i House of Worship

” In brief, the original purpose of temples and houses of worship is simply that of unity — places of meeting where various peoples, different races and souls of every...

Nashik

Radio Broadcastings in Commemoration of the Centenary

Radio Broadcastings in Commemoration of the Centenary

The Baha’i Community of Nashik, in commemoration of the Centenary of the Beloved Master, broadcasted on local radio FM. The recordings of the same have been shared below. The recordings...

Pune

Baha'is of Pune

Video in Commemoration of the Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

A video prepared by the Pune community in collaboration with the community of Mumbai, on the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to mark the Centenary of His passing.

Manipur and Mizoram

Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

The Regional Level Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was held on 29th November 2021 at Bahai Shanglen. Ghari.  Initially the plan was to commemorate on the day itself...

India

Publication : "Mystery of God"

Publication : “Mystery of God”

We are happy to share with you that the translation of a very famous book ‘Mystery of God’ called ‘ईश्वर का रहस्य (Ishwar ka Rahasya)’ is now available for all...

India

Newspaper Article Baha'i

Press Release and Articles as a Tribute to the Master

Baha’is worldwide are marking the 100th anniversary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá this year. To mark this historic occasion, wide range of articles and press release were prepared and published....

Gwalior

Gwalior

Digital Posts about Life and Teachings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’

A series designed and shared with everyone around the globe by a Baha’i from Gwalior community. This was her contribution towards the commemoration of the Centenary.

Goa and Maharashtra

Stories of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

A Booklet of Stories of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Marathi

The Regional Baha’i Council of Goa and Maharashtra published a booklet of stories of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Marathi. The PDF of the same is available below.

Mumbai

‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Visit to an Old Age Home

In the memory of the centenary of Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the local community members visited King George Memorial Old Age Home in South Mumbai, and had a lovely time with...

Dharavi, Mumbai

‘Abdu’l-Bahá

A Visit as a Tribute to the Master

As a tribute to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, a visit was made to a school in Dharavi. The visit was to talk about The Master, as an opportunity presented itself in the form...

Gwalior

Home Visits in commemoration of the Centenary

Home Visits in commemoration of the Centenary

The Universal House of Justice says, “If a home visit is defined in the courses as an opportunity to enter into a deep conversation on spiritual matters, then it should...

Mumbai

Joyful Children and Junior Youth Gathering

Joyful Children and Junior Youth Gathering

A gathering of the children and junior youths was held at one of the Baha’i family’s residence in Mumbai, where they shared about the Message of Love, by Baha’u’llah, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá...

Satara

Giving Message to Doctors, Nurses, Patients of the Government Hospital and the Elderly of Old-Age Home

A visit to Doctors, Nurses, Patients of the Government Hospital and the Elderly of Old-Age Home

To commemorate the centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Baha’i community of Satara visited the admitted patients of 5 wards of government civil hospital and distributed packages of fruits...

Mumbai

An Evening of Togetherness

An Evening of Togetherness

An evening of togetherness blessed with 16 friends after a lapse of 2 years, was held at a Baha’i family’s residence in Mumbai. Prayers for gratitude, remembering our near and...

Kamalpur

Observing the Day of Covenant

Observing the Day of Covenant

Friends observed the Day of Covenant as they remembered ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and heard to enlightening stories of Him. A large number of women and children participated.

Gwalior

Activities of Social Action Group of Gwalior

Activities of Social Action Group

Social Action Group of Gwalior, comprising Youths and Junior Youths is going around different rural areas around the city every weekend to assist children with their education and moral empowerment....

Uttar Pradesh

Study of Ruhi Book 8

Study of Ruhi Book 8

A group of 80 friends meet every morning for the study of Ruhi Book 8 of the Ruhi Institute ‘The Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh’ and explore various themes and concepts like...

Manua Purva, Bela

बहाई धर्म के संस्थापक बहाउल्लाह की दिव्य वाणी के व्याख्याता अब्दुल बहा के स्वर्गारोहण की शताब्दी पर ग्राम मनुआं पुरवा बेला में प्रार्थना सभा आयोजित की गई,इस मौके पर बहाई स्वयं सेवकों ने अब्दुल बहा की प्रतिमा पर पुष्पांजलि प्रकट कर विश्व शांति-एकता के लिए प्रार्थनाएं कीं।। बेला के ग्राम मनुआं पुरवा में स्थानीय आध्यात्मिक सभा सदस्य व समाज सेविका प्रमिला सिंह के आवास पर आयोजित कार्यक्रम में बहाई स्वयं सेवकों ने बहाई धर्म के संस्थापक बहाउल्लाह की दिव्य वाणी के व्याख्याता व उनके बेटे मास्टर अब्दुल बहा की प्रतिमा पर पुष्पांजलि प्रकट कर विश्व शांति-एकता के लिए एक कर दे हृदय अपने सेवकों के हे प्रभु,करो मार्गदर्शन रक्षा प्रभो-मुझे शरण में लो भगवान आदि प्रार्थनाएं कीं,

बहाई धर्म के संस्थापक बहाउल्लाह की दिव्य वाणी के व्याख्याता अब्दुल बहा के स्वर्गारोहण की शताब्दी पर बेला में प्रार्थना सभा आयोजित

ग्राम मनुआं पुरवा में स्थानीय आध्यात्मिक सभा सदस्य व समाज सेविका प्रमिला सिंह के आवास पर आयोजित कार्यक्रम में बहाई स्वयं सेवकों ने  अब्दुल बहा की प्रतिमा पर पुष्पांजलि प्रकट...

New Delhi

Giving the Portrait of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Reflecting on Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Service to Humanity

The Baha’is of Delhi and communities throughout the world are profoundly reflecting on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life of service to humanity as they prepare to commemorate the centenary of His passing this...

Salakati

Bodo Friends

Observing the Day of Covenant

Few Bodo friends observed the Day of Covenant in Salakati, Assam, by watching the film “Exemplar” and engaging into meaningful conversations about the life of the beloved Master.

Silvassa

Presentation on Abdu'l Baha

Uplifting Conversations on the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

A presentation of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha was shared with a group of families and friends of Silvassa, Gujarat neighbourhood. In this learning, community explored spiritual concepts addressed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá...

Gwalior

500 Days of Devotionals in Gwalior

500 Days of Daily Devotions

The centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Baha comes this year. It is with this special occasion in mind, that a group of three individuals from Gwalior started a daily devotional program via online...

Lucknow

एक हमराही (A companion)

A companion (एक हमराही)

The life of Abdul-Bahá and the words spoken and written by him provide a framework for us to live a life of service. The impulse gained by the process of...

Indore

The Life of 'Abdu'l-Baha : Podcast

The Life Of ‘Abdu’l-Baha : Podcast

This is a series of talk on The Life Of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, in Hindi, by a Baha’i in Madhya Pradesh. It is an initiative of the State Baha’i Council of Madhya...

New Delhi

Stories about 'Abdu'l-Baha: Delhi

Stories about ‘Abdu’l-Baha

A series of stories told by different people in Delhi, India, recall moments from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life.

New Delhi

‘Abdu’l-Bahá : Servant of Glory (Published by NSA, India)

‘Abdu’l-Bahá : Servant of Glory

This is a publication by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of India, in commemoration of the centenary.

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