Bahá’ís of Renton
  • Home
  • What is the Bahá’í Faith?
    • Building Spiritual Communities
  • Activities
    • Informal (“Fireside”) Presentations on the Bahá’í Faith
    • Study Circles
    • Devotional Gatherings
  • Calendar
  • Contact us
HomeIran Human Rights

Iran Human Rights

Treatment of Bahá’ís in the Cradle of the Faith
Iran Human Rights

U.S. Senator Defends Bahá’ís of Iran

February 12, 2011

On September 29th, 2010 Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy called attention to the Imprisonment of the Seven Baha’i leaders in Iran and to the long-term persecution there of the Iranian Baha’i Community. The full text of […]

Upcoming Events

  • April 16, 2026
    • Children's Class - Kennydale
      at 6:30 pm
      Children's Class - KennydaleTime: 6:30 pm
      This children's class is held in Kennydale on Thursday afternoons
  • April 18, 2026
    • Online Study Circle (Spanish)
      at 8:00 am
      Online Study Circle (Spanish)Time: 8:00 am
      There is a Study Circle held online in Spanish on Sunday Mornings. Please use the "Contact Us" form on this website for more information.
    • Junior Youth Class (2 groups)
      at 4:30 pm
      Junior Youth Class (2 groups)Time: 4:30 pm
      This Junior Youth event occurs every Saturday afternoon. It is split into 2 groups:
      11 to 13yrs of age
      14 to 16 years of age
    • Study Circle
      at 6:30 pm
      Study CircleTime: 6:30 pm
      This study Circle is on Ruhi book 3 at the same time and at the same location as the Children's in Kennydale.
  • April 19, 2026
    • Study Circle - Introductory
      at 11:00 am
      Study Circle - IntroductoryTime: 11:00 am
      This weekly study circle (at Johanderi's) is introductory. It focuses on a booklet entitled "Reflections on the Life of the Spirit". Everyone is welcome.
    • Study Circle
      at 6:30 pm
      Study CircleTime: 6:30 pm
      This is a weekly youth study circle on Ruhi Book 5.
    • Devotional/Study Circle
      at 7:00 pm
      Devotional/Study CircleTime: 7:00 pm
      This is combination Devotional and Study Circle focusing on books revealed by Baha'u'llah.
  • April 21, 2026
    • First Day of Ridván
      First Day of Ridván

From the Baha'i Writings...

EACH religion teaches that a mediator is necessary between man and the Creator — one who receives the full light of the divine splendor and radiates it over the human world, as the earth’s atmosphere receives and diffuses the warmth of the sun’s rays. This mediator between God and humanity has different designations though he always brings the same spiritual command. …In one era he is called Abraham, at another time Moses, again he is called Buddha, another time Jesus, and yet another time Mohammad. …Man must turn to the light and not think that the form of the lamp is essential, for the lamp may be changed; but he who longs for light welcomes it from whatever source it comes.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í Community

cp_2865a cp_2867a cp_2868a cp_2871a july9_01a pilgrm_432a pilgrrm_138a

Bahá’í World News Service

CSW: BIC explores justice as a shared capacity at UN Commission

BIC delegation at CSW70 explores how justice for women and girls, beyond legal access, requires shar

In Conversation: Fostering collective action in Canjavu village

The latest podcast episode explores efforts in a DRC village to learn about addressing long-standing

BIC New York: Reflecting on 30 years of contributing to international discourse

Bani Dugal reflects on three decades of the BIC’s deepening engagement at the United Nations, drawin

Black History Month: Bahá’í Temple draws neighbors together to explore bonds that heal prejudice

Two Black History Month events at the Wilmette Bahá’í House of Worship brought artists, civic leader

In Conversation: Exploring how youth across the globe are finding coherence through lives of service

Four Counsellors from different regions discuss how Bahá’í educational programs are helping young pe

Fostering hope and fellowship: Amid uncertainty, diverse communities find common ground at gathering during intercalary days

A gathering in ‘Akká on 25 February brought participants of diverse backgrounds together, offering h

Commission on the Status of Women: BIC statement calls for reconceptualizing justice

A far-reaching reconceptualization of justice is needed to bring about the kind of societies the wor

BIC NEW YORK: BIC explores new patterns of collaboration among social actors at UN Commission

BIC explores collaboration among individuals, communities, and institutions as essential to social d

In Conversation: Podcast explores how youth in Canada are contributing to community life

This podcast episode explores how youth in Canada are learning to reorient their lives around servic

Ecuador: Indigenous families foster hope through artistic expression

The Yuyay Project brings families together to weave Bahá'í principles into artistic expressions

BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE: Glenford E. Mitchell, 1935–2026

Glenford E. Mitchell, former member of the Universal House of Justice, passed away on 7 February 202

In Conversation: Contributions to social transformation in Kenya

This podcast episode explores how in Kenya, participation in Bahá’í moral and spiritual education is

BIC NEW YORK: Institutions, communities, and individuals advancing the common good

A new statement to the UN Commission for Social Development reflects on how collaboration among inst

“Two Hundred Years of Hidden History”: Film explores Bahá’í contributions to Azerbaijani society

A new documentary traces the Bahá’í community’s journey in Azerbaijan, exploring a chapter of their

In Conversation: Fostering vibrant communities in the UK

In settings across the UK, young people are discovering that their desire to serve others can become

Brazil: National hearing examines efforts to address societal violence

Hearing in Brazil marked 40th anniversary of “The Promise of World Peace”, examines efforts to addre

Nearby Bahá’í Communities
  • Bahá’ís of Bellevue
  • Bahá’ís of Wenatchee
  • Bahá’ís of Kent
  • Bahá’ís of Seattle
  • Eastside Bahá’í Center
Star and ID
More Information on the Bahá’í Faith
  • Bahá’í Reference Library
  • Ocean – Downloadable Library
  • Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran
  • Social and Economic Development efforts
  • Information Resource on the Bahá’í Faith
Bahá’í Faith: National/International Level
  • Bahá’í World News Service
  • Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran
  • Bahá’ís of the United States
  • Bahá’í International Community

Log in    |     Copyright © 2026     Bahá’ís of Renton, WA