Design concept for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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To all believers in the United Kingdom
Dearly loved Friends,
The National Spiritual Assembly is thrilled to share with you the news that the Universal House of Justice has approved and unveiled the design concept for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
In a letter to all National Spiritual Assemblies, dated 20 September 2019, the House of Justice writes:
The structure that is envisaged in the design seeks to honour ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s unique position as the Centre of the Covenant, and to reflect at once His lofty station and His humility. It creates a space of immense sacredness, to which pilgrims and visitors will be drawn for the purpose of prayer and meditation…
Preparations to commence the construction work for this historic undertaking are already well-advanced. The House of Justice has every expectation that the unveiling of this design, which has been so eagerly anticipated since Riḍván, will bring tremendous joy to the friends and inspire them in all the efforts they are making for the progress of the Cause of God.
A selection of images illustrating the design concept have been released, as well as a video that shows both the central structure and its surroundings, They can be viewed here on the Bahá’í World News Service.
The National Spiritual Assembly gives praise and thanks to Bahá’u’lláh for the blessings He unceasingly bestows upon His loved ones.
With loving Bahá’í greetings,
Patrick O’Mara,
Secretary