U.S. Bahai News Headlines

Help Stop Violence Against Women Worldwide

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:50:32 -0600

On Thursday, February 4, 2010, Members of Congress introduced the groundbreaking International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA)! The bill is H.R. 4594 in the House and S. 2982 in the Senate.

Baha’is circle the globe with prayers for Baha'i prisoners in Iran

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:49:03 -0600

Baha'i communities across the United States and the globe are demonstrating their concern and support for seven Iranian Baha’i leaders who are scheduled to appear before an Islamic Republic Revolutionary Court on February 7, 2010.

Baha'i from PA on Project Runway

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:25:37 -0600

She didn’t make it to episode three, but Pamela Ptak is confident that her favorite designer had His hand in it, and that He knows what He’s doing.

Trial of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders to continue February 7

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:35:10 -0600

Iranian authorities have notified the lawyers of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders that the next session of their trial will be held on February 7, 2010, the Baha'i International Community announced today.

Prayers for Haiti

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:06:47 -0600

The heartbreaking tragedy that has befallen the nation of Haiti has stirred the world with compassion and prompted an outpouring of support.

Keeping King's dream alive

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:24:21 -0600

Hundreds of Baha'i communities throughout the United States observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day by helping to organize public events to commemorate the great, slain civil rights leader.

World Religion Day celebrates unity among diversity of faiths

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0600

Baha’is are urged to “Consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship.” One way they do this is through the commemoration of World Religion Day -- Sunday, January 17.

Trial of seven Baha’i leaders under way in Tehran

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:01:30 -0600

The following is an update from the Baha’i World News Service regarding the trial of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran, which is now underway.

Los Angeles Baha'i community turns 100

ellen — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:57:43 -0600

If communities were like people, turning a hundred would be one of those kindly occasions for a gentle birthday party where the kids might be cautioned not to get the honored senior overstimulated.

January 12 trial of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders threatened by state-sponsored anti-Baha'i media campaign

glen — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:51:44 -0600

A recent state-sponsored media campaign falsely accusing Baha'is in Iran of inciting the latest wave of protests in that country has raised grave concern about the fate of seven Baha'i leaders who are expected to go on trial next Tuesday, January 12.