Baháʼí World Congress
The Baháʼí World Congress is a large gathering of Baháʼí Faith, Baháʼís from across the world that is called irregularly by the Universal House of Justice, the governing body of the Baháʼís. There have only been two conferences of this nature; in 1963 and 1992. 1963: First Baháʼí World Congress The first Baháʼí World Congress was held in Royal Albert Hall in London, England and approximately 6,000 Baháʼís attended. It was called to announce and present the election of the first Universal House of Justice, elected by the participation of over 50 Spiritual Assembly, National Spiritual Assemblies. Enoch Olinga, last of the named Hands of the Cause, chaired the main meeting of the Congress. Issam Tahan was in London during treatment for heart problems he later died from. He was the small boy who, while his father was in prison in Morocco that had risen to public pressure on Morocco, chanted a prayer before the audience of the Congress. Mrs. Ruthy Tu, the firs ...
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