Join local Baha’is for a bi-centenary anniversary

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the forerunner and herald of the Baha’i Faith, the Bab, and Baha'u'llah at the Ermatinger/Clergue National Historic Site on Oct. 28

The longest-running Sault Baha'i follower, Margaret Cooper, looks at the writing of a young Ba'hai member at the Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site on Sunday for a special 200th birthday celebration of the religion's founder, Baha'u'llah. George Alkhory for SooToday

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THE SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA’IS
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October 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the forerunner and herald of the Baha’i Faith, the Bab, whose dramatic ministry paved the way for the appearance of Baha’u’llah.

Beginning at sunset on Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, Baha’is, together with their neighbours, families, and friends, will commemorate the births of these Twin Luminaries.

Unity in diversity is one of the guiding principles of the Baha’i Faith whose six million members worldwide will celebrate this bicentenary anniversary. All over the world, Baha’i festivities will reflect the diversity of the religion’s membership while promoting a global unity based on the oneness of humanity.

“We are so happy to be able to share these historic commemorations with everyone in the community,” said Roya Mogharrabi, local community member.

The Baha’i twin holy days refer to the birth of two prophets associated with the Baha’i Faith, whose birthdays occurred back to back by the Islamic calendar.

A religious figure known to history as The Bab (1819-1853), Arabic for The Gate, preceded Baha’u’llah and proclaimed his mission in 1844 as one anticipating the coming of a second prophet whose teachings would ultimately bring humanity together in a new era of religious understanding and inclusiveness.

Celebrations are already taking place in local communities throughout Canada and the world in honour of the occasion.

Local Baha’is have chosen the Ermatinger/Clergue National Historic Site to hold this event. “Commemorating this occasion in a home built at the very time of these extraordinary events in Iran, will heighten the atmosphere, and add a special air to our celebration of this momentous event,” said Chris Faulkner, community member.

The public is invited to attend this free event on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at Ermatinger/Clergue National Historic Site (800 Bay St.). For more information contact 705-253-1878.

For more information on the Baha’i Faith, go to www.bahai.org.

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