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Bahá'í Faith

The Bahá'í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded in the 19th century by Bahá'u'lláh in Persia. It emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind and teaches the essential worth of all religions, the unity of all people, and the importance of universal peace and justice. The Bahá'í Faith has grown to encompass millions of followers worldwide, with significant communities in many countries. Its administrative order includes elected bodies at local, national, and international levels, with the Universal House of Justice as its supreme governing institution.

Creation Time:2024-06-17 15 key nodes English

The Timeline

1817 — 2024

  1. 1817

    Birth of Bahá'u'lláh

    Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, was born on November 12, 1817, in Tehran, Persia.
  2. 1844

    Declaration of the Báb

    The Báb, the forerunner to Bahá'u'lláh, declared His mission on May 23, 1844, marking the beginning of the Bahá'í era.
  3. 1850

    Martyrdom of the Báb

    The Báb was executed on July 9, 1850, in Tabriz, Persia, an event that deeply influenced the early followers of the Bahá'í Faith.
  4. 1863

    Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh

    Bahá'u'lláh declared His mission as the Messenger of God in the Garden of Ridván in Baghdad in April 1863.
  5. 1892

    Passing of Bahá'u'lláh

    Bahá'u'lláh passed away on May 29, 1892, and was succeeded by His son, `Abdu'l-Bahá, as the leader of the Bahá'í Faith.
  6. 1908

    Release of `Abdu'l-Bahá from Imprisonment

    `Abdu'l-Bahá was released from imprisonment in 1908 following the Young Turk Revolution in the Ottoman Empire.
  7. 1921

    Passing of `Abdu'l-Bahá

    `Abdu'l-Bahá passed away on November 28, 1921, and was succeeded by Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith.
  8. 1953

    Ten Year Crusade

    The Ten Year Crusade, launched by Shoghi Effendi, aimed to spread the Bahá'í Faith worldwide and establish its administrative institutions.
  9. 1963

    First Universal House of Justice Election

    The first election of the Universal House of Justice, the supreme governing body of the Bahá'í Faith, took place in 1963.
  10. 1986

    Inauguration of the Bahá'í House of Worship in India

    The Bahá'í House of Worship in New Delhi, India, also known as the Lotus Temple, was dedicated in 1986.
  11. 1992

    Centenary of Bahá'u'lláh's Passing

    The Bahá'í community commemorated the 100th anniversary of Bahá'u'lláh's passing in 1992 with events worldwide.
  12. 2001

    Terraces of the Shrine of the Báb Completed

    The construction of the Terraces of the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel, was completed in 2001.
  13. 2008

    Imprisonment of Bahá'í Leaders in Iran

    In 2008, seven Bahá'í leaders in Iran were arrested and later sentenced to long prison terms, highlighting ongoing persecution.
  14. 2013

    Completion of the Bahá'í House of Worship in Chile

    The Bahá'í House of Worship in Santiago, Chile, was completed in 2013, serving as a place of prayer and meditation.
  15. 2024

    Global Plans for Bahá'í Community Growth

    The Bahá'í community continues to engage in global plans for growth and development, focusing on social action and community building.

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