Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah
1817—2017
In October 2017 Baha’is around the world, together with their families, friends, neighbours and colleagues, celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah.
In Australia, from Tasmania to Thursday Island, from Sydney to Broome, the occasion was marked on the weekend of 21-22 October 2017. Glimpses of these celebrations are shared on this page.
Festivities commemorated Baha’u’llah’s extraordinary life, His teachings and vision for a materially and spiritually prosperous world based on the principle of the oneness of humanity.
Australians from all walks of life gathered together and explored the spiritual dimension of community life, as well as how Baha’u’llah’s teachings promoting unity and justice can be applied to bring about a harmonious and cohesive global society.
Baha’is believe that any serious attempt to consider the future of our society cannot ignore the role of religion. These festivities present a potent example of how religion can bring together people from a wide variety of backgrounds and beliefs in a spirit of friendliness and goodwill.
Visit bicentenary.bahai.org to view stories and media from celebrations that took place worldwide.
Information on Local Celebrations
Uplifting program in honour of the Birth of the Bab
Free family festival celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Soul Food
Illumine Art Festival
Celebration of the Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
200 years of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Gathering at The Tanks
Celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah
Exhibition honoring the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah
Service project honouring the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah
Celebration dinner and evening program
Light of Unity Festival, Montville
Townsville Celebrates the Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Community Celebration for the Bicentennial of Baha'u'llah's Birth
Welcoming the dawn of a new day, a new age of peace and unity
Happy Birthday- free gift
The Light of Unity' Art Exhibition
200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah and unveiling of the Peace Pole
Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'ullah Celebration
Rose Garden Reopening
Bicentennial Celebration
Celebration of the Birth of Baha`u`llah
200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
200th Aniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
The Light of Unity
Children's Festival
Flowers of One Garden
Bicentenary of the birth of Bahá'u'lláh
Bicentenary celebration
Bicentenary celebration
Multi Sensory Exhibition - Bicentennial
Bicentenary celebration
Festival of Oneness - Celebrating 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Birth of Bahá'u'lláh Bicentenary Celebration
Celebration of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Celebration picnic
200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Supper and Film
Celebration in the Park
200 YEARS
The Ancient Beauty
An Inspiring Garden
Unfolding Chapters
Songs of Oneness
Details of local Bicentennial celebrations in the Northern Territories will be posted here shortly.