Holy Day Draws Crowd of Believers

The July 9 Observation of the Martyrdom of the Bab, held at Pendleton's Stillman park, drew more than a score of Baha'is. Joining in the readings and subsequent pot luck picnic, including diverse activities (horseshoe pitching, and home made "medieval" catapult) were an assortment of friends ranging in ages from toddlers to teens to elders. Some of the participants, who were visiting friends in town came from as far away as Minnesota.

Background on the Bab

"On May 23, 1844, in Shiraz, Persia, a young man known as the Báb announced the imminent appearance of the Messenger of God awaited by all the peoples of the world. The title Báb means "the Gate." Although Himself the bearer of an independent revelation from God, the Báb declared that His purpose was to prepare mankind for this advent." Click the link for additional information on the Bab.



Pictured above: Shrine of the Bab, Mt. Carmel. Haifa, Israel