Martyrdom of the Bab

The Martyrdom of the Bab will be observed at the Baha'i Center on July 9th at noon.

9th Day of Ridvan

the 9th Day of Ridvan will NOT be observed at the Baha'i Center. It will be at Auerbach Commons of the Law School at the U of M.

The University of Minnesota Baha’i Campus Association invites the Minneapolis community to celebrate the 9th Day of Ridvan. The celebration will begin on Wednesday, April 29th at 8:15 p.m. and will last until about 10:00 p.m. Ed Rice will speak on the significance of the event; and Amirhossein Kiani, a member of the Iran's House of Art student group will perform traditional Persian music on his tar. Refreshments will be provided. There will be a children's program.


Below are directions based on parking in the free parking garage.

Here are walking directions once you have reached the free parking garage located at 400 21st Avenue S Minneapolis, MN. Remember you can also pay $6 to park directly outside of the law school (229 19th Avenue S).

Directions from the Parking Garage to the Law School
• exit the parking garage on 21st ave (the same road you entered from)
• take a left and walk towards the first road (4th St. South)
• take a left on 4th St.
• continue on 4th St. past Carlson School of Management (on the left)
• Take a right at 19th avenue
• continue on 19th ave. over the bridge that goes over Washington Ave.
• at the 1st stoplight after the bridge turn right (the law school is the building to the right)
• enter through the front glass doors
• Auerbach commons is straight ahead in the Law School

Alternative (quicker but trickier directions)
• after turning left onto 4th st. there is a small driveway (on the right side of 4th st. leading towards the University)
• straight ahead of you will be a bicycle lane (2 lanes) painted on the ground
• continue to follow the bike lane north through the University
o there will be a small wishbone but continue walking straight (towards the north)
• continue following the bike lane up the ramp
• follow the bike lane as it turns to the left
• the bike lane will come to an end near a staircase
• after going down the staircase stay on the sidewalk (the law school will be on your left and a parking lot will be on the right)
• as you get to the front of the law school you will take a left at the circle driveway and the glass doors will be directly in front of you
• after you enter the law school, Auerbach Commons will be directly in front of you

Ridvan Celebrations

The Festival of Ridvan, the most holy time of the Baha'i year, will be celebrated in Minneapolis with events both at the Baha'i Center and the University of Minnesota as listed below.

Baha'i Center

1st Day of Ridvan - Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00 PM
12th Day of Ridvan - Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 PM

University of Minnesota - West Bank
Auerbach Commons of the U of M Law School

9th Day of Ridvan - Wednesday, April 29th at 8:15 PM

Save the Date
Ayyam-i-Ha Party
Saturday, February 28, 10am-noon
Bahá’í Center of Minneapolis

There will be different “Stations of Joy” with arts and crafts,
live music (OPEN-MIC – bring your talents!), and light
refreshments (POTLUCK – bring a snack to share).

Mini-food drive: If you feel moved to,
please bring a non-perishable food item to donate

We’re looking for volunteers to help with a
station/table for animal balloons,
potting plants (who’s into gardening?),
and clean up.

Any other help is welcome (ideas and hands-on).
or suggestions, questions, or to offer to help

All are Welcome . . . See you there!

Naw Ruz Celebration

Announcing a Potluck Dinner and Party at the Baha'i Center in Minneapolis

Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM

Bring your music, your instruments, and your talent, to share the fun after we break the fast.

Registration Closed for Chicago Conference

The Regional Baha'i Council has encouraged sharing the following message with the friends . . . regarding the closing of registration for the Chicago conference next week (after more than 1500 people registered!):

Dear Bahá'í Friend:

We understand your disappointment in not being able to register at the Chicago/Schaumburg Conference. Due to the overwhelming response by the friends in the Central Region to attend our seating capacity for the conference has been exceeded, and there will be no room for those that have not already made their registrations. The National Spiritual Assembly must abide by the fire codes of the hotel and not allow more people to register than we have seating. We are sure you understand that the National Assembly wishes to insure the safety and well being of the participants.

If you are able, you may want to consider attending one of the other five conferences in the United States. In addition, each conference is being video-taped and the Assembly will be make video footage available to the friends after the conference. While it is not the same as attending, we are sure you will understand.

The Regional Bahá'í Council of the Central States sends you its loving best wishes and assures you of its prayers for the peace of your heart.

With warmest regards,
Cluster Advancement Desk,
Regional Bahá'í Council for the Central States

Celebration of the Ascension of Ab'du'l Baha

The Minneapolis Bahai Center will be open at midnight, Thursday, November 27 for the observance of the Ascension of Ab'du'l Baha. Everyone is welcome to attend.

More Information re: Regional Conferences

As you know by now, 41 Regional Conferences are being held around the world.
You can go to this web site:

http://news.bahai.org/community-news/regional-conferences/

for latest information about the conferences. Contact your Local Spiritual Assembly to learn of specific plans to assist the friends in attending a conference.