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Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government pictured right examines personal and historical items associated with Abdul-Baha at a reception hosted by the British government for the Bahai community, 28 November 2012.
A century on, legacy of Abdul-Baha honored at UK government reception
A century on, legacy of
LONDON, 5 December 2012, (BWNS) Government ministers and members of parliament here welcomed more than 80 Bahais to a unique event to pay tribute to Abdul-Baha, 100 years after His visit to Britain.
It was the first time the British government has hosted a special reception specifically for the Bahai community.
Abdul-Baha (1844-1921) was the eldest son of Bahaullah and His appointed successor as head of the Bahai Faith. From 1910-1913, following His release from a lifetime of exile and imprisonment, Abdul-Baha made an historic series of journeys to present Bahaullahs teachings to audiences outside of the Middle East. His two visits to the British Isles took place in September 1911, and from December 1912 to January 1913.
The reception was held by the governments Department for Communities and Local Government on Wednesday 28 November. Welcoming the guests, Secretary of State Eric Pickles MP expressed appreciation for the contribution Bahais make to UK society. He praised the little bits of kindness he had observed among the Bahais and added, We wouldnt tick along quite so well without Bahais in our community.
Don Foster MP who is Minister for Integration told the gathering that, of all the significant people to come from his home constituency of Bath, he was proud to include Ethel Rosenberg, a founding member of the British Bahai community.
You continue to distinguish yourselves in the professions, the arts and particularly in the vital areas of education and conflict resolution, Mr. Foster told the Bahais. Abdul-Bahas important truth that we should pursue peace together and differences of race and division between religions must cease is as true today as it was then, he continued.
Kishan Manocha, speaking on behalf of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of the United Kingdom, thanked Mr. Pickles for hosting the event, describing it as a tremendous honor and pleasure.
Writer and actor Annabel Knight who is a Bahai noted that Abdul-Bahas visit was a landmark occasion for the fledgling community which helped the small band of British Bahais to cement their identity and put service at the heart of their community life.
A century on, legacy of Abdul-Baha honored at UK government reception
A century on, legacy of
LONDON, 5 December 2012, (BWNS) Government ministers and members of parliament here welcomed more than 80 Bahais to a unique event to pay tribute to Abdul-Baha, 100 years after His visit to Britain.
It was the first time the British government has hosted a special reception specifically for the Bahai community.
Abdul-Baha (1844-1921) was the eldest son of Bahaullah and His appointed successor as head of the Bahai Faith. From 1910-1913, following His release from a lifetime of exile and imprisonment, Abdul-Baha made an historic series of journeys to present Bahaullahs teachings to audiences outside of the Middle East. His two visits to the British Isles took place in September 1911, and from December 1912 to January 1913.
The reception was held by the governments Department for Communities and Local Government on Wednesday 28 November. Welcoming the guests, Secretary of State Eric Pickles MP expressed appreciation for the contribution Bahais make to UK society. He praised the little bits of kindness he had observed among the Bahais and added, We wouldnt tick along quite so well without Bahais in our community.
Don Foster MP who is Minister for Integration told the gathering that, of all the significant people to come from his home constituency of Bath, he was proud to include Ethel Rosenberg, a founding member of the British Bahai community.
You continue to distinguish yourselves in the professions, the arts and particularly in the vital areas of education and conflict resolution, Mr. Foster told the Bahais. Abdul-Bahas important truth that we should pursue peace together and differences of race and division between religions must cease is as true today as it was then, he continued.
Kishan Manocha, speaking on behalf of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of the United Kingdom, thanked Mr. Pickles for hosting the event, describing it as a tremendous honor and pleasure.
Writer and actor Annabel Knight who is a Bahai noted that Abdul-Bahas visit was a landmark occasion for the fledgling community which helped the small band of British Bahais to cement their identity and put service at the heart of their community life.