HARINGEY AND THE BAHÁ'Í FAITH (2)

Our members

In order to maintain a live community life members attend: firesides, unity feasts and Nineteen day feasts. Among other meetings our group is able to organise courses on the healing of racism and literacy courses for ethnic minorities.

Firesides:

discussions for Bahais and enquirers.

Unity feasts:

for Bahais and friends.

19 day feasts:

for Bahais only; include a devotional part and an administrative part.

Ethnic variety

The bahai community of Haringey, true to the pivotal principle of the oneness of mankind enshrined in the Bahai revelation has members who originate from the continents of Europe, Africa, America and Asia, countries of the Middle East, Czechoslavakia, Hungary and Poland and from the Caribbean to the Indian Oceans.

• Many nationalities: cultural melting pot
• The healing of racism is a major preoccupation of our community

Landmarks

Among the important landmarks near which members of the community live are:

• Shoghi Effendi's memorial with its marble column crowned by a globe under the claws of a golden eagle ( Inset). It is at the New Southgate cemetery.
• Alexandra Palace: a major exhibition centre overlooking hundreds of acres of woodland and lakes with birds, swans and boating.

Activities

The Bahai community in Haringey is involved with in a number of activities in addition to fireside meetings.

Slide shows:

It organises slide shows for teenagers to show the changes in society since the Bahai revelation.

Exhibitions:

Exhibitions in libraries are held regularly to promote the principles of a modern religion which will take us into next century with confidence in the future of mankind.

Youth activities:

in conjunction with the North London [Youth Teaching/Community] Project.

Afro-Caribbean Centre:

Members attend the Afro-Caribbean Centre during mealtimes on a weekly basis.

Inter-faith meetings:

The community representative attends Inter Faith meetings held at the Whittington Hospital and patients may have visitors from the community when called upon.

If you live in Haringey, drop us a line so we can invite you to meet with us. If you live outside of Haringey, complete this form and you will be put in contact with your nearest Bahá'ís.

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