Baha'is of the South Bay Celebrating Bicentenary of Baha'u'llah's Birth Oct. 21-22
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahá'ís in the South Bay are preparing to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, on October 22, 2017.
The Light of Unity Festival is a celebration of the transformative impact of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings on the lives of families, neighborhoods and communities around the country and the world.
Plans underway include a children's party in Rancho Palos Verdes on Saturday, October 21 and a Light of Unity devotional program with dinner and musical entertainment in Torrance on Sunday, October 22. Bahá'ís from twelve cities in the South Bay area are involved in the planning, and are inviting their friends, neighbors, and coworkers to celebrate with them.
Bahá'u'lláh (1817-1892), whose name means "The Glory of God," was a spiritual teacher Who announced in 1863 that He was the bearer of a new revelation from God. He is considered by millions around the world as the Divine Educator for this age, Whose coming was foretold by all of the Divine Messengers of the past. In His writings, Bahá'u'lláh outlines a framework for the development of a global civilization which takes into account both the spiritual and material dimensions of human life.
Bahá'ís believe that Bahá'u'lláh's vision of the oneness of humanity is an antidote to the racial prejudice and materialism that are corroding American society. "Now more than ever we need positive models of social change that bring people together rather than divide them," said one Bahá'í from Manhattan Beach. "This is what we will be celebrating on the anniversary of Bahá'u'lláh's birth in October."
Celebrations will be taking place in local communities throughout America and the world. At the national level, the Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois will host a nine-week series of programs beginning in early September on themes applying the principle of the oneness of humanity to contemporary challenges, including environmental justice, race relations, human rights, and the harmony of science and religion.
To learn more about the Baha'i Faith, go to www.bahai.org.
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