October
3, 2017
Baha'is
in Ottawa celebrating significant anniversary
 Like their counterparts around
the world, Baha'is in Ottawa are celebrating a very significant
anniversary in the history of their Faith this year - the 200th
anniversary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah, the prophet founder of their
religion.
Although the anniversary marks an event in history, it is also a symbol
for the belief of Baha'is that the pain which the world's peoples are
experiencing, has a light at the end of the tunnel. It is a message of
hope, upliftment and empowerment. The event is not only an anniversary
it is an affirmation that a process started in the land of Persia in
1817 has begun to impact and transform communities and neighbourhoods
around the world - in places like Cambodia, Congo, Colombia, India,
Vanuatu, Germany, and Ottawa itself.
Excitement has gripped the
Ottawa Baha'i community and their friends as they organize diverse
activities to mark and commemorate the Bicentenary Birth of
Baha'u'llah. Although the actual Birth of Baha'u'llah is celebrated on
October 22  this year, as many as 100 different activities will be
taking place across the city over the coming month, with some events
having taken place already. The activities span a diverse
range in form and nature, including concerts, creation of a special CD
with music, celebrations for children and junior youth, story telling
events, and programs which study the life of Baha'u'llah. Ottawa
Baha'is Tony Michel and Jane LeFeuvre recently had a house concert that
brought together their friends for a musical celebration of
Baha'u'llah. "It was our small contribution," Michel said, "to a series
of celebrations here in Ottawa and around the world.
The Ottawa Baha'i website plans to capture some of these Bicentenary
activities through pictures and writeups in the weeks and months to
come. Stay tuned!
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