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The Bahá’i Faith and the Titanic Disaster

February 2, 2012 in Local News, National News by halifaxbahai

The Bahá’i Faith and the Titanic Disaster In 1912, `Abdu’l-Bahá – the son of the Founder of the Bahá’i Faith – was scheduled to make His first trip to North America. The first leg of His trip was from Alexandria, Egypt to Naples, Italy aboard the S.S Cedric. He was urged by fellow passengers and [...]

World Religion Day a success

January 18, 2012 in Local News by Mike Bunin

The community came together on the weekend to celebrate World Religion Day in Halifax.   Dozens of friends gathered at the Rosaria Student Centre’s multi-purpose room at Mount Saint Vincent University for an afternoon of prayer, music, poetry and song from various faiths and traditions on Sunday, January 15. Members of the Baha’i Faith, along [...]

World Religion Day 2012

January 6, 2012 in Local News by halifaxbahai

Ninth Annual World Religion Day Celebration Sunday, January 15, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Rosaria Student Centre Common Room, Mount Saint Vincent University 2012 Poster & Directions The program includes music, dance, prayers and readings. Reception to follow. Co-sponsored by the Baha’i Community of Halifax and Mount Saint Vincent University. Part of the Mount’s Heart and [...]

A Ruhi Book 6, Unit 1 experience

December 21, 2011 in Local News, Study Circles by Mike Bunin

A local Book 6 group recently got together for an intensive day of study, discussion, collaboration and fun with the goal of completing the first unit of the Ruhi Institute course. Teaching the Cause is the sixth in a course sequence designed to raise up human resources capable of fostering the growth of the Baha’i [...]

Rumi Ensemble pre-concert a success

December 13, 2011 in Local News by Mike Bunin

On Sunday, December 11th, an enthusiastic and diverse audience of over 150 attended the “pre-concert” of the Rumi Ensemble held at the Maritime Conservatory of Music. Led by Saeed Foroughi who also contributed some of his original pieces, the Ensemble was complemented by sama and ballet dancers and by English and Persian recitations of Rumi’s [...]