Nearly 1,000 people visit Baha’i Temple to celebrate births of Faith’s founders

MONA VALE, SYDNEY – Close to 1,000 people have visited Sydney’s Baha’i House of Worship to celebrate the occasion of the Twin Holy Days – the births of the founders of the Baha’i Faith, the Bab and Baha’u’llah, which occur on consecutive days of the Baha’i calendar. 

The holy days were celebrated over two days, with visitors participating in a range of celebrations that promoted unity, friendship and diversity.

The uplifting program included devotional services at the Baha’i Temple, choral performances, and cultural expressions. 

An art exhibition was held on the Temple grounds exploring the theme of unity with children, youth and adults from across the country asked to submit works related to various aspects of the teachings of the Bab and Baha’u’llah. The exhibition included Arabic, Persian and Chinese calligraphy, paintings, and photography.

 The festivities also featured music and dance performances representing Colombian, Chinese, and Persian traditions, contributing further vibrancy and enriching the spirit of the event. 

Baha’i House of Worship temple director, Roya Shahgholi, said the entire space became a gathering place for friends from every walk of life and neighborhoods across Sydney. “The atmosphere throughout the two days was infused with joy and diversity and the opportunity to witness what the Baha’i Faith celebrates,” she said.

The institution of the Baha’i House of Worship, or Mashriqu’l-Adhkar, translates to ‘The Dawning Place of the Mention of God’. It was ordained by Baha’u’llah Himself and is a pivotal concept of Baha’i community life, giving concrete expression to the unity of devotion and service.