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Festivities commemorated Baha\u2019u\u2019llah\u2019s extraordinary life, His teachings and vision for a materially and spiritually prosperous world based on the principle of the oneness of humanity.<\/p>\n

Australians from all walks of life gathered together and explored the spiritual dimension of community life, as well as how Baha\u2019u\u2019llah\u2019s teachings promoting unity and justice can be applied to bring about a harmonious and cohesive global society.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Baha\u2019is 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.<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0bicentenary.bahai.org<\/a>\u00a0to view stories and media from celebrations that took place worldwide.<\/p>\n

In October 2019, we celebrated the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab<\/a>, the Herald of the Baha’i Faith. All are welcome to join in the celebrations.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#f4f4f4″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ top_margin=”80″ bottom_margin=”40″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

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