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Three final Edmond Baha’i events wrap up 100-day count-down, centenary observance
Edmond-area Bahai’s will join with members of the Baha’i Faith worldwide this November through three final upcoming events that cap off a year-long and 100-day count-down to the observation of the 100th anniversary of the passing of one of the four central figures of the faith, Abdu’l-Baha, which is a title that means Servant of Baha. Abdu’l-Baha was the son of the prophet founder of the Baha’i Faith, Baha’u’llah. He was heralded as the perfect example of what it means to be Baha’i through his many acts of service and kindness to others. Abdu’l-Baha was given the title of being the Center of the Covenant of the Baha’i Faith. He was the only one of the faith’s four central figures to travel across America for nine months in 1912. He gave numerous talks at churches, universities and other venues about universal peace, racial harmony and equality of men and women. He was recognized globally for his dedication to the oneness of humanity, which led to him being knighted by the British Empire in 1920 for his humanitarian work in feeding the poor among other acts of service during World War I. The three events the week of Thanksgiving complete a special 100-day period of additional prayers, community service and acts of kindness, which began Aug. 19 and concludes Nov. 27 on the 100th anniversary of Abdu’l-Baha’s passing in 1921 after guiding the Baha’i Faith globally for nearly 30 years. ___________________________________________________ Edmond Bahá'í Facebook Page: @edmondbahaifaith https://www.facebook.com/edmondbahaifaith/ ___________________________________________________ |
Final centenary events by the Edmond Baha’i Faith include:
- Monday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- A public event, “The Promise of World Peace,” at the UCO Nigh University Center in the third floor Heritage Room. The event features the film, “Exemplar,” which is a documentary about Abdu’l-Baha’s life and service, followed by a discussion of the film. The day also includes an interfaith panel discussion on racial prejudice and harmony. Learn more about the event at: https://the-edmond-star.us - Thursday, Nov. 25, Day of Service -- Baha’is will place emphasis on volunteering at the Edmond Community Thanksgiving dinner and provide meals in the communit along with other faith groups. This year’s service is in honor of a significant Baha’i holy day, the Day of the Covenant, which this year falls on Thanksgiving day; and - Friday, Nov. 26, at midnight (into Saturday at 1 a.m.) A candle-lit prayer service will serve as the finale for the activities on the eve of Abdu’l-Baha’s passing with a candle-lit pathway leading to the entrance of the Edmond Baha’i Center, 321 E. Campbell Dr. This event will be open to the public to learn more about Abdu’l-Baha’s life of service and faith. Also, during the 100-day count-down were:
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