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