“For Baha’is, Naw-Ruz (New Year) isn’t just a party – it serves as a reminder of the oneness of all the Messengers of God, and the spiritual springtime they each brought to humanity. Abdu’l-Baha explains that Naw-Ruz represents “the Day of God,” when a re-awakening of the spirit occurs and the light of a new revelation shines equally upon the entirety of God’s creation:
Soon the whole world, as in springtime, will change its garb. The turning and falling of the autumn leaves is past; the bleakness of the winter time is over. The new year hath appeared and the spiritual springtime is at hand. The black earth is becoming a verdant garden; the deserts and mountains are teeming with red flowers; from the borders of the wilderness the tall grasses are standing like advance guards before the cypress and jasmine trees; while the birds are singing among the rose branches like the angels in the highest heavens, announcing the glad-tidings of the approach of that spiritual spring, and the sweet music of their voices is causing the real essence of all things to move and quiver. – Baha’i World Faith, p. 351.”
From Baha’i Teachings.org – read the whole post here.
Please visit the website calendar at portlandbahai.org for the complete listing of activities around the metro area. There are many weekly devotional gatherings at the Baha’i Centers in Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and Vancouver, and in other locations. The website is also the place to check last-minute changes in events.
| Wilsonville | Fri., March 20, 6:00 pm. For more information please call Farah & Tulsi Ramchandani at 503 925-9909. |
All are invited to a jubilant occasion to end the fast, enjoy the festival of Naw-Ruz/New Year, and welcome the first day of spring. The program will begin at 6 PM with devotions, prayers and most wonderful music by Cheryll Simmerman, Margaret Hamilton and Anisa Michaels. Hand drummed Native American songs by Lionel Little Eagle will bless the breaking of the Fast with dinner at sunset around 7:30 PM. There will also be fantastic Persian music with Farhad Khosravani to celebrate the night, with additional artists and a surprise guest for the children. Please let us know if you have any special diet need. You are welcome to invite your friends to this special event. A side dish or fabulous dessert that you make is welcome but not necessary; main dishes will be provided. |
| Portland | Fri., March 20, 7:00 pm. Baha’i Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. |
The New Year/Naw-Ruz celebration will begin at 7 p.m. There will be music and prayers until sunset (about 7:20 pm) and then a potluck dinner will follow with live musical entertainment. All are welcome at this festive event! For more information please call 503-289-6331. |
| Beaverton | Fri., March 20, 7:00 pm. Baha’i Center, 5355 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005. |
Celebrate the new year (Naw-Ruz) with a potluck dinner party at the Beaverton Baha’i Center. You may bring a main course to share; desserts and drinks will be provided for everyone. Dinner will be served at sunset, don’t be late! The program will start after dinner, at 8:30 pm. |
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