Baha’is mark the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah, Founder of the Baha’í Faith

Every year, Baha’is all over the world celebrate two special occasions: the Birth of the Bab, the Herald of the Baha’i Faith (born 1819) and the Birth of Baha’u’llah, its Founder (born 1817). This year and 2019 are particularly special as they mark the 200th anniversaries of the birth of these two Holy Figures. Plans underway include Bicentenary Celebrations with uplifting programs, open to everyone and without cost.

On Friday, October 20, Baha’is of Peachtree Corners and Duluth will host a program with multi-faith devotions, uplifting music and dramatic arts. The evening begins at 8 p.m. at the Pinckneyville Park Community Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Berkeley Lake, GA.

On Sunday, October 22, Metro Atlanta Baha’is will host a dynamic program of inspiring speakers and diverse performances of music, dance and dramatic arts by local artists, including youth and children. This event will be held from 4 to 6 pm at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA. There is no cost; however, seats must be reserved in advance. For tickets, visit ATLBahai200.org/Tickets.

Baha’u’llah (1817-1892), which translates to “the Glory of God,” was a spiritual teacher Who announced in 1863 that He was the bearer of a new revelation from God. His teachings have spread around the world, forming the basis of a process of social transformation and community building which is unique in its global scope and the diversity of participants.

Baha’u’llah’s vision of the oneness of humanity is an antidote to the racial prejudice and materialism that are corroding American society today.

“Now more than ever we need positive models of social change that bring people together rather than divide them,” said Al Viller, member of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Peachtree Corners. “This timely and relevant message of hope is what we’re celebrating along with the births of the Bab and Baha’u’llah in October.”

Additionally, a 51-minute film that focuses on Baha’u’llah’s teachings, titled “Light to the World,” will soon be released. The film, commissioned by the Universal House of Justice - the international governing council of the Baha’i Faith, tells a compelling story through narration and a series of brief contributions by believers in diverse settings across the Baha’i world. The film describes aspects of the life and teachings of Baha’u’llah and illustrates how His Message is effecting a transformation in the lives of individuals and communities.

To learn more and obtain tickets for the Metro Atlanta event, go to ATLBahai200.org.