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1958 1 Jan
195-
The passing of Lillian Stevens, a founding member of the first Torquay Spiritual Assembly in 1938. - In Memoriam; Biography; Lillian Stevens; Torquay, England
1958 23–28 Jan
195-
The first Intercontinental Conference held at the mid-point of the Crusade convened in Kampala, Uganda. [BW13:317]
  • Hand of the Cause Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum, who had been designated by the Guardian as his representative, attended, accompanied by Dr Lutfu'lláh Hakím.
  • For the message of the Custodians to the conference see MC56–60.
  • For a report of the conference see BW13:317.
  • - Africa; - Conferences, Intercontinental; - First conferences; Amatul-Bahá Ruhiyyih Khanum; Conferences, Bahá'í; Conferences, Teaching; Kampala, Uganda; Lutfullah Hakim; Ten Year Crusade (1953-1963); Uganda first Intercontinental Conference at the mid-point of Crusade in Kampala
    1958 26 Jan
    195-
    The foundation stone of the first Mashriqu'l-Adhkár of Africa was laid by Hands of the Cause Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum and Músá Banání. [BW13:317]
  • The Guardian had sent special gifts to be presented during the laying of the foundation stone. These included a Persian carpet from the Holy Shrine at Bahji, some plaster from the prison of Máh-Kú and a silver box containing the earth from Bahá'u'lláh's Shrine. These last two items were placed beneath the foundation stone by Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum and Hand of the Cause Músá Banání. [CG44]
  • - Mashriqu'l-Adhkár (House of Worship); Amatul-Bahá Ruhiyyih Khanum; Foundation stones and groundbreaking; Kampala, Uganda; Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, Kampala; Musa Banani; Uganda first Mashriqu’l-Adhkár of Africa
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