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The Declaration of the Báb marks the moment in 1844 when the Báb, whose title means “the Gate”, announced the beginning ...
05/24/2026

The Declaration of the Báb marks the moment in 1844 when the Báb, whose title means “the Gate”, announced the beginning of a new spiritual era and prepared the way for Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith.

For Bahá’ís around the world, this Holy Day commemorates a message of spiritual renewal, hope, and the awakening of humanity to its oneness and shared future.

Learn more about the Báb and His mission: https://www.bahai.org/the-bab

Three Bahá’í Women Summoned to Serve Prison Sentences in RafsanjanIt was learned on 13 April 2026 that three Bahá’í wome...
04/23/2026

Three Bahá’í Women Summoned to Serve Prison Sentences in Rafsanjan

It was learned on 13 April 2026 that three Bahá’í women, Nahid Naimi, Didar Ahmadi, and Boshra Mostafavi, all residents of Rafsanjan, have been summoned to serve their prison sentences.

The three women have been ordered to report to authorities on Saturday, 18 April to begin serving their sentences.

Mrs. Boshra Mostafavi is currently pregnant and not in suitable physical condition to endure imprisonment, raising concerns about her health and well-being in the event that the sentence is carried out.

Link to Baha’i International Community Human rights on X:

https://x.com/bahaibic_rights/status/2046957297759359453?s=46

ANI News reports on the ordeal of Peyvand and Borna Naimi, shedding light on the torture and coerced confessions as a re...
04/20/2026

ANI News reports on the ordeal of Peyvand and Borna Naimi, shedding light on the torture and coerced confessions as a reflection of Iran's escalating crackdown on Bahá'ís.

Read more on the news article: https://aninews.in/news/world/middle-east/torture-coerced-confessions-and-fear-a-young-fathers-ordeal-reflects-irans-escalating-crackdown-on-bahais20260418135635/
Link to Baha’i International Community Human Rights post on X: https://x.com/bahaibic_rights/status/2046228216638013765?s=46

Nela Riehl, Member of the European Parliament, calls for the immediate release of Peyvand and Borna Naimi, all detained ...
04/19/2026

Nela Riehl, Member of the European Parliament, calls for the immediate release of Peyvand and Borna Naimi, all detained Bahá'ís, and all prisoners of conscience.

She condemns the treatment of Bahá'í youth and the continued scapegoating of the Bahá'í community in Iran as unacceptable.
Baha’i International Community Human Rights X link:
https://x.com/bahaibic_rights/status/2045166659711684875?s=46

04/10/2026

"The diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony, as it is in music where many different notes blend together in the making of a perfect chord."

Quote by Abdu'l-Baha, from Paris Talks
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Please pray for the Baha’is in Iran: Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies condemns reports of torture, mock executions, and ...
04/10/2026

Please pray for the Baha’is in Iran: Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies condemns reports of torture, mock executions, and fabricated charges against and .

The statement raises growing concern over the targeting of Bahá’ís in Iran, warning against the scapegoating of religious minorities in times of national crisis.

Baha’i International Community on X:
https://x.com/bahaibic_rights/status/2042606365009473857?s=46

Prayers for Minou Andakhs Arrested by Security Agents in SariOn Tuesday night, 31 March 2026 Ms. Minou Andakhs, a Bahá’í...
04/08/2026

Prayers for Minou Andakhs Arrested by Security Agents in Sari

On Tuesday night, 31 March 2026 Ms. Minou Andakhs, a Bahá’í residing in Sari, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an unknown location. The arrest took place at her home without presentation of a judicial warrant, and her mobile phone was confiscated.

To date, no information has been released regarding her whereabouts or the nature of any charges against her.

Previously, on 28 December 2025, security forces had searched her home while she was absent, during which religious books and some personal belongings were seized.

Link to Baha’i International Community on X:
https://x.com/bahaibic_rights/status/2041522699743232418?s=46

BIC: British news outlet highlights 's case, raising concern that his torture and threats to life reflect a wider patt...
04/06/2026

BIC: British news outlet highlights 's case, raising concern that his torture and threats to life reflect a wider pattern of repression in Iran, where human rights violations may be overshadowed by the current war context.

The article notes that Peyvand, arrested in January, has been subjected to severe abuse, including prolonged solitary confinement, forced confession on state television, mock executions, beatings, psychological torture, and starvation.

This adds to growing international concern and calls for urgent action.
Link to the news article here:
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/02/iran-iranian-protesters-surge-executions-death-penalty-war


See BIC X post here:
https://x.com/bahaibic_rights/status/2039729653531701277?s=46

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