Convention articles
The faces of the Bahá’í world
HAIFA, Israel — Experiencing the diversity of the human family can be humbling, as Bahá’ís attending their recent international convention learned.
Systematic training initiative showing results, say convention delegates
HAIFA, Israel, 2 May (BWNS) – There is a new wind blowing in the Bahá’í world. That message came through loud and clear in three days of consultations at the 10th International Bahá’í Convention.
Baha'is elect Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel — The results of the election of the nine members of the Universal House of Justice, the governing body of the Baha’i Faith, have been announced.
Bahá’ís celebrate most important festival at most holy site
ACRE, Israel — Followers of Bahá’u’lláh from more than 150 countries gathered yesterday at what for them is the holiest spot on earth – the tomb of Bahá’u’lláh – to celebrate Ridván, their most important festival.
In a global procession, ballots are cast for the Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel — In a ceremony that combined spiritual dignity with global diversity, a thousand Bahá’ís from 153 countries cast ballots today in an election to choose the nine members of the Universal House of Justice, the international governing body of the Bahá’í Faith.
Convention delegates pray at holy places
ACRE, Israel — Less than a kilometer outside this fortified medieval city in northern Israel is a whitewashed mansion, surrounded by elaborate gardens, known as Bahji.
Delegates arrive in Haifa for International Bahá’í Convention
HAIFA, Israel — A thousand delegates from 153 countries have arrived – from the southern tip of Africa, to Siberia, to the Americas, to remote Pacific islands – to participate in the 10th International Bahá’í Convention.
Baha'is to elect Universal House of Justice
HAIFA, Israel — A global election process that began with people in 100,000 cities and villages around the world will culminate on 29 April when delegates gather here to elect the international governing body of the Bahá’í Faith.