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| 1970 Ridván |
The National Spiritual Assembly of Zaire was formed with its seat in Kinshasa. (Formerly Belgian Congo until 1960; then Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) until the name changed to Zaire in 1971. (Kinshasa was formerly called Leopoldville.) [BW15:205]
For picture see BW15:147.
It has been reported that President Mobutu's personal physician was a Baháí, a Dr Jazab, and it was he who had Mobutu sign a document giving the Bahá'ís permission to practice their faith in the country.
[Servants of the Glory page 60] |
Zaire; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
National Spiritual Assembly, Formation |
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| 1981 (In the year) |
The National Assembly of Zaire was dissolved temporarily and three administrative committees were appointed in its place. [BW19:62, 147] |
Zaire; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
National Spiritual Assembly, Formation |
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| 1987 Ridván |
The National Spiritual Assembly of Zaire was re-formed. [AWH48; BW20p249] |
Zaire; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
National Spiritual Assembly, Formation |
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| 1991 (In the year) |
The administration of the Bahá'í Faith in Zaire was devolved to a system of subordinate regional councils. |
Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
Regional Bahai Councils |
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| 1991 Dec |
The first Music Festival for Youth of Zaire was held. [BINS288:8] |
Zaire; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
Music |
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| 2003 6 - 7 Sep |
The celebration of the Jubilee of the opening of the Faith in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was commemorated in Kinshasa by some 600 participants.
Among those at the celebrations in the capital were three of the first Congolese Bahá'ís: Louis Selemani, 81, Remy Kalonji, 83, and Valerien Mukendi, 83. One invited guest who could not make it was Ola Pawlowska, 93, though she participated in the celebrations by sending a message of congratulations and love to a community to which she devoted three decades of her life from her home in Canada.
Guests of honour at the jubilee included Mr. Nakhjavani, former member of the Universal House of Justice, and Mrs. Nakhjavani, as well as Joan Lincoln, counsellor member of the International Teaching Centre, and Albert Lincoln, secretary-general of the Bahá'í International Community. All four had spent many years as pioneers in Africa.
Active teaching in the area began in 1953. Before that time, colonial authorities did not permit the promotion of the Faith and that is when Ali Nakhjavani and his wife, Violette, driving across Africa from Uganda, took Ugandan Baha'i Samson Mungongo to the city of Kamina.
The first local assembly was formed in 1957 and the National Assembly was inaugurated in 1970. This event also marked the first time the National Spiritual Assembly had been able to meet in Kinshasa since 1998 because of the war. [BWNS248]
For further details on the development of the Faith in the DRC see Legacy of Courage: The Life of Ola Pawlowska, Knight of Bahá'u'lláh by Suzanne Schuurman. |
Kinshasa; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
Jubilee; BWNS |
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| 2008 15 – 16 Nov |
Regional Conferences were held in Bangui, Central African Republic, Bangalore, India and Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo, [BWNS669] |
Bangui; Central African Republic; Bangalore; India; Uvira; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
Regional Conferences; BWNS |
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| 2008 22 – 23 Nov |
Regional Conferences were held in Quito, Ecuador, New Delhi, India, Kolkata, India, and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. [BWNS673] |
Quito; Ecuador; New Delhi; India; Kolkata (Calcutta); Lubumbashi; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
Regional Conferences; BWNS |
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| 2012 21 Apr |
Plans were announced for the building of the first two national Mashriqul-Adhkárs that were to be raised up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Papua New Guinea. [Riḍván 2012 To the Bahá’ís of the World; BWNS906]
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BWC; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC); Papua New Guinea |
Mashriqul-Adhkar, Port Moresby; Mashriqul-Adhkar (House of Worship); Mashriqul-Adhkar, National; - Basic timeline, Expanded; Mashriqul-Adhkar, Kinshasa |
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| 2016 (End of the Five Year Plan) |
The Preparation for Social Action programme that was implemented at the beginning of the Five Year Plan was expanded to seven additional countries: Cambodia, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Panama, the Philippines and Vanuatu.
Over 10,000 had participated in the programme with about 1,800 among these who had studied all of the texts available.
In addition some 1,700 individuals serving institutions and agencies of the Fatih in 25 countries had studied a selection the the materials in a seminar setting. [5YPSumPage94-95]
Preparation for Social Action was implemented as a course of study at the New Era High School and Senior Secondary in Panchgani.
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Cambodia; Central African Republic; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC); Ecuador; Panama; Philippines; Vanuatu |
Five Year Plan (2011-2016); Teaching Plans; Preparation for Social Action |
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| 2020. 12 Jun |
In Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the temple site was being prepared for the construction phase while they waited in anticipation of the unveiling of the design. [BWNS1434]
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Kinshasa; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
BWNS; Mashriqul-Adhkar (House of Worship); Mashriqul-Adhkar, National; Mashriqul-Adhkar, Kinshasa |
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| 2020. 2 Jul |
The design for the national Bahá'í House of Worship to be built in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was unveiled through an online announcement by the National Spiritual Assembly.
The design, created by Wolff Architects in Cape Town, South Africa, was inspired by traditional artworks, structures and natural features of the DRC, as well as by the Bahá'í sacred teachings, particularly by the spiritual concept that God’s bounty is unceasingly flowing over all people. The patterns that will adorn the outside of the dome of the central edifice will express this idea in a style reminiscent of the artwork of various Congolese peoples.
Commenting on the design, the architects stated: “We were inspired by an image of 19th century Congolese architecture which showed the most beautiful structures that appear to have finely woven bamboo facades with a parabolic roof made of palm leaves. These houses were located amongst giant baobab trees. ... The undulating roof of the temple makes reference to this history.” [BWNS1438]
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Kinshasa; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
BWNS; Mashriqul-Adhkar (House of Worship); Mashriqul-Adhkar, National; Mashriqul-Adhkar, Congo DR; Mashriqul-Adhkar, Design; Architecture; Architects; - Basic timeline, Expanded; Mashriqul-Adhkar, Kinshasa |
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| 2020. 18 Oct |
The groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the future national Mashriqul-Adhkar was held at the temple site near Kinshasa. The event, which coincided with the celebration of the Birth of Báb, was broadcast on national television and was host to government officials, representatives of religious communities and traditional chiefs.
[BWNS1460]
Photos of the event. [BWNS]
The design of the national Bahá'í House of Worship of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[BWNS1438] |
Kinshasa; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
BWNS; Mashriqul-Adhkar (House of Worship); Mashriqul-Adhkar, National; Mashriqul-Adhkar, Kinshasa |
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| 2021. 28 Feb |
The Bahá'í World News Service provided an update on the construction of the National Temple in Kinshasa. [BWNS1493]
The reinforced concrete slab that will form the floor of the central edifice has been finished and the moisture barrier has been laid.
Work on additional buildings on the site was steadily advancing.
Earthworks were being prepared for the grounds outside the central area.
A visitors’ center was being built near the entrance to the site.
Elsewhere on the site, several existing buildings were being renovated. One building was being used as a construction office. In the future, these buildings will be used as educational facilities and as offices for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Kinshasa; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
BWNS; Mashriqul-Adhkar (House of Worship); Mashriqul-Adhkar, National; Mashriqul-Adhkar, Kinshasa |
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| 2021. 29 Jul |
A report on the progress of the construction of the National Mashriqul-Adhkar was provided.
The concrete structural elements that make up the lower portion of the edifice and will support the steel superstructure of the dome and surrounding canopies was being completed. Work on the upper gallery was progressing.
The two ring beams that support the dome had been completed.
More than 90% of the concrete for the building had been poured.
Work on the grounds and on the auxiliary structures was continuing. The walls and the roof of the visitor's centre had been completed.
The secretary of the country’s Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly, Lavoisier Mutombo Tshiongo, reported that, “At the same time, we are seeing an intensification of action inspired by what the temple represents. Everything is increasing, from devotional gatherings, educational efforts, and other initiatives taken by families and youth, such as cleaning rivers and water sources, to formal activities in the areas of food security and agriculture, education, health and empowerment of women.” He attributed the increasing pace of activity to a growing appreciation of the relationship between worship of God and service to humanity that is being cultivated through conversations about the national House of Worship. [BWNS1521]
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Kinshasa; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
BWNS; Mashriqul-Adhkar (House of Worship); Mashriqul-Adhkar, National; Mashriqul-Adhkar, Kinshasa |
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| 2021. 31 Aug |
A four-day gathering, attended by some 2,000 participants was held in Baraka, DRC in honour of the forthcoming centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing. Attendees included officials, a traditional chief of the region, religious leaders, and people of diverse faiths. The conference explored the insights about the advancement of women gained through decades-long efforts of the Bahá’ís of the region aimed at social progress, and planned for an intensification of such activities of social action. [BWNS1529] |
Baraka; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
Conference; Women |
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