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OPA UK
Jul 11, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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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OPA UK
Mar 29, 20224 min read
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, 20222 min read
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
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Toolkit on consultation released!
How we communicate with one another was the subject of a recent animation produced by the Baha'i Office of Public Affairs. Now, an...
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OPA UK
Jan 13, 20221 min read
OPA launches new podcast
The UK Bahai Office of Public Affairs has launched a new podcast, hosted on YouTube. 'In Good Faith' currently focuses on exploring the...
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OPA UK
Dec 20, 20211 min read
OPA launches new animation on dialogue
The Office of Public Affairs has released a new animation exploring dialogue today. The animation aims to offer an alternative to the...
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OPA UK
Nov 25, 20211 min read
The Person of Abdu'l-Bahá & His Connection to the UK | A short video series (1/3)
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá', we are remembering His peerless life and legacy, and are delighted
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OPA UK
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
“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, 20214 min read
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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OPA UK
Mar 8, 20213 min read
‘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, 20213 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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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