Open day in the National Bahá’í Centre
National Spiritual Assembly
nsa@bahai.org.uk
15 September 2014
8 ‘Izzat 171 B.E.
To all believers in the United Kingdom
Dearly loved Friends,
The National Spiritual Assembly is delighted to share with you the news that it has decided to hold an Open Day in the National Bahá’í Centre once again this year. We are blessed in the United Kingdom with a very beautiful and dignified Ḥazíratu’l-Quds, a building that was built around the time of the beginnings of the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh in the Síyyáh Chál, and it has a rich Bahá’í history and association with many important historic events.
This year on Saturday 22 November, you, your family and friends are warmly invited to visit the National Centre. On this occasion you will be offered a tour of the building with some explanation of its historical associations and you will also have the opportunity to visit a selection of the precious archival items associated with the Central Figures of the Faith, and with the beloved Guardian, Shoghi Effendi, and some of the early western believers. The selection of archival items will be different from previous open days, and so we hope you will consider attending even if you have already visited in recent years.
Tours for the Open Day will take place in half hour slots, as this will help ensure that everyone can visit the archives in a quiet and reverent manner. The time slots are as follows:
- 10:00-10:30
- 10:30-11:00
- 11:00-11:30
- 11:30-12:00
- 12:00-12:30
- 12:30-13:00
- 13:00 13:30
- 13:30-14:00
- 14:00-14:30
- 14:30-15:00
- 15:00-15:30
- 15:30-16:00
- 16:00 16:30
- 16:30-17:00
- 17:00-17:30
- 17:30-18:00
Thus, if you intend to avail yourself of this opportunity, please write to bookings@bahai.org.uk at your earliest convenience and indicate your preferred time slot as well as the number of people coming with you. Every effort will be made to ensure that your requested time is facilitated. Additionally, if you have any special requirements, please let us know.
The National Assembly offers a warm welcome to all to this special visit to 27 Rutland Gate. The building is of course also open as normal to visitors on weekdays and on Sundays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for those weekends when the National Assembly is meeting.
With loving Bahá’í greetings,
National Spiritual Assembly
Patrick O’Mara,
Secretary