February, 2012

Part of being a world citizen is the ability to educate yourself and apply that acquired knowledge toward the betterment of the human condition. If our basic needs for liberty and the pursuit of education are systematically hindered, we become stagnant and debase ourselves for selfish gain.

This video tells the story of Soheilia Afnani and her father Nusratullah Subhani, a local Baha’i leader who was
executed March 5th, 1985. The day before he was killed, Mr. Subhani wrote to his wife and
daughter, “I only wish that all of you become inspired and successful in the pathway of truth and
truthfulness. May my life be sacrificed to you all.”

So now, ask yourself: “What can I do?”

1) Contact your government representative(s) and strongly encourage them to condemn any and all institutions who actively suppress the human right to an education.
2) Become a part of an initiative focused on the education of all people.

Need help with the first two items in this list? Contact the Baha’is of Arlington, Virginia.

Baha’is celebrate the festival of Ayyam-i-Ha each year from sunset on Feb. 25 to sunset of March 1 as a preparation for the Fast, which begins March 2 and ends March 20. During Ayyam-i-Ha, members of the Faith perform acts of charity, give gifts to friends and family, and attend social gatherings.

Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, has said of Ayyam-i-Ha: “It behoveth the people of Baha, throughout these days, to provide good cheer for themselves, their kindred and, beyond them, the poor and needy, and with joy and exultation to hail and glorify their Lord, to sing His praise and magnify His Name.”

Want to share in this joyous occasion of love, laughter, and happiness later this month ? Contact the Baha’is of Arlington here.