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MAESTEG BAHÁ'Í
COMMUNITY
In just over a hundred and fifty years the Bahá'í Faith has become the
world's second most widespread religion after Christianity. It has had a
presence in the United Kingdom for more than a century and Bahá'ís here are
playing their part as members of this vibrant and growing religious
community dedicated to promoting the oneness of all humankind. The Faith
has no clergy, or individuals in positions of personal leadership, and
is administered by elected bodies at local, national and international
levels. The UK National Spiritual
Assembly was one of the first to be established, in 1923. this is the website of
the Maesteg Community.
Nineteen Day Feasts & Holy
Days
The nine Bahá’i Holy Days are celebrated in conjunction with neighbouring
communities, as and when they fall in the calendar, again all are welcome.
Holy Day Bahá'í Date Gregorian Date
Naw-Ruz 1 Bahá (Splendor) March 21
First Day of Ridvan 13 Jalál (Splendor) April 21
Ninth Day of Ridvan 2 Jamál (Beauty) April 29
Twelfth Day of Ridvan 5 Jamál (Beauty) May 2
Declaration of the Bab 7 'Azamat (Grandeur) May 23
Ascension of Baha'u'llah 13 'Azamat (Grandeur) May 29
Martyrdom of the Bab 16 Rahmat (Mercy) July 9
Birth of the Bab 5 'Ilm (Splendor) October 20
Birth of Baha'u'llah 9 Qudrat (Power) November 12
Day of the Covenant 4 Qawl (Speech) November 26
Ascension of Abdu'l-Baha 6 Qawl (Speech) November 28
Devotional meetings open to all are held once in every nineteen days and provide
a calm, spiritual atmosphere in which to share prayers and readings from the
Holy Writings, and from other scriptures.
Feast of Masa'il (Questions)
12 December
Feast of Sharaf (Honor)
31 December
Feast of Sultan (Sovereignty)
19 January
Feast of Mulk (Dominion)
7 February
Ayyam-i-Ha
26 February - 1 March
Study Circles
We frequently hold study circles
Tranquillity Zones
Tranquillity Zone sessions of 30 - 40 minutes duration are offered FREE of
charge to hospitals, nursing homes, businesses, and schools, upon request.
Forming part of the local Bahá’i Community Service Project, the sessions provide
an oasis of calm in a busy day, enabling people to destress, take time out, and
focus on their own inner, spiritual being. The benefits derived from
experiencing a session cannot be overestimated!
Speakers, Talks & Workshops
The community are pleased to be able to offer speakers, talks and workshops
on a variety of topics including personal development, spirituality, ethics, the
role of women and so on, upon request.
Contact
Ray Brocklesby- 01554-746575
Email:
raybrocklesby@gmail.com
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