Ayyam-i-Ha Party Extremely Fun

February 27, 2012 in Holy Days, Local News by halifaxbahai

This year’s Ayyam-i-Ha celebration was filled with fun activities for everyone. The Mexican theme and delicious food and sweets invoked a party atmosphere that was infectious. Many were attired in sombreros, Spanish skirts and tops. It was a colourful, fantastic event. We even had a pinata that was practically indestructible [...]

Fabulous Fasting Females

February 20, 2012 in Local News by Mike Bunin

The Fast is quickly approaching and the Fabulous Fasting Females are looking for banner ideas and willing hands to join them. What a wonderful way to work through the Fast! If you’re interested in joining the group or want to submit an idea for a Baha’i inspired banner, please contact: [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]