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Bahá'í Chronology - The Universal House of Justice - 139 B.E. (A.D. 1982-1983)
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< 138 B.E. | 140 B.E. >
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[ 31 Articles ]
• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 9 / 12 April A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The first Conference on Bahá'í Scholarship to be held in Australia takes place at Yerrinbool Bahá'í School in New South Wales. [BW18:202-203]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 10 / 11 April A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The National Spiritual Assembly of Panama petitions its government to issue a stamp in commemoration of the dedication of the Mother Temple of Latin America. [BW18:172–3]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 10 / 11 April A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The Bahá'í International Health Agency is established as an affiliate of the Association for Bahá'í Studies. [BW18:201; VV25]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 12 April A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The Universal House of Justice announces the successful achievement of the objective to issue "a compilation of letters to" the Greatest Holy Leaf "and statements about her by Bahá'u'lláh, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and the beloved Guardian, and her own letters" to mark the 50th anniversary of her passing. [BW18p41]

Bahíyyih K̲h̲ánum, the Greatest Holy Leaf: A Compilation from Bahá'í Sacred Texts and Writings of the Guardian of the Faith and Bahíyyih K̲h̲ánum's Own Letters

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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• Riḍván A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The National Spiritual Assembly of Nepal is re-formed. [BW18:107, 181, 553(photo)]

Due to the conditions in Nepal during the reign of King Birendra and at the instance of the Universal House of Justice, the National Assembly and the 40 other Local Assemblies were dissolved in 1975. For a few years, untill 1982, there was an Administrative Committee which looked after the affairs of the Cause in Nepal.

In the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal, the believers have, through the integrity of their character and the excellence of their conduct, overcome in recent years restrictions on the expansion of the Cause. They are now held in high regard and are successfully engaged in presenting the Faith to the people as a unifying force which can contribute to the progress of the nation. As they grow in strength, they can begin to look beyond their own borders and assist in the propagation of the Faith in those areas to which they have such easy access. [Ridván 153]

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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 14 May A.D. 1982
• A.M.
Amoz Gibson, a member of the Universal House of Justice from 1963 until 1982, passes away in Haifa. [BW18:669; VV52]
  • For his obituary see BW18:665–9.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 25 May A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the United States House of Representatives hears the testimony of six witnesses concerning the persecution of the Bahá'ís in Iran. [BW18:172]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 19 / 20 June A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The teaching project Camino Del Sol (Trail of Light), comprising indigenous believers from North America, is formed on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, United States. [BW18:239]
  • The team travels through Central and South America in a programme of cultural exchange. [BW18:172]
  • For a report of the project and pictures see BW18:239–45 and BW19:74–6.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 25 / 27 June A.D. 1982
• A.M.
A Bahá'í International Conference to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the Greatest Holy Leaf is held in Dublin, Ireland, attended by some 1,900 Bahá'ís from 60 countries. [BW18:100; VV61]
  • For the message of the Universal House of Justice see BW18:156–7.
  • For a pictorial report see BW18:138–40.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 27 June A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The Bahá'í Youth Academy is established in Panchgani, India. [BW18:230–2]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 15 July A.D. 1982
• A.M.
In commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of Bahíyyih K̲h̲ánum, the Greatest Holy Leaf, Bahá'ís at the World Centre pray at midnight at the Shrine of the Báb and at the tomb of the Greatest Holy Leaf, commemoration services are held in many parts of the world. [BW18:53, 102]
  • For a list of references to the Greatest Holy Leaf found in English-language works see BW18:55–6.
  • For a list of works published to commemorate this anniversary see BW18:57–8.
  • For an article about her life and service see BW18:68–73.
  • Five international conferences and their satellites, held in June, August and September, are dedicated to her memory. [BW18:102]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 17 July A.D. 1982
• A.M.
A seminar on the life of Bahíyyih K̲h̲ánum, the Greatest Holy Leaf, is conducted at the Seat of the Universal House of Justice, the first gathering held in the building. [BW18:53–4; VV62]
  • For excerpts from the talk by ‘Alí Nakhjavání on this occasion see BW18:59–66.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• August A.D. 1982
• A.M.
Shakontala (‘Shaku') Aswani, the first Gibraltarian to become a Bahá'í, enrols in Northern Ireland, shortly afterwards returning to Gibraltar.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 6 / 8 August A.D. 1982
• A.M.
A Bahá'í International Conference to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the Greatest Holy Leaf is held in Quito, Ecuador, attended by some 1,450 Bahá'ís from 43 countries. [BW18:100; VV61]
  • For the message of the Universal House of Justice see BW18:157–8.
  • For a pictorial report see BW18:141–3.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 19 / 22 August A.D. 1982
• A.M.
A Bahá'í International Conference to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the Greatest Holy Leaf is held in Lagos, Nigeria, attended by some 1,110 Bahá'ís from 46 countries representing some 90 ethnic groups. [BW18:100; VV61]
  • For the message of the Universal House of Justice see BW18:158–9.
  • For a pictorial report see BW18:144–6.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 2 / 5 September A.D. 1982
• A.M.
A Bahá'í International Conference to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the Greatest Holy Leaf is held in Montreal, Canada, attended by 9,400 Bahá'ís from 101 countries. [BW18:100; VV61]
  • For the message of the Universal House of Justice see BW18:161–2.
  • For a pictorial report see BW18:151–4.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 2 / 5 September A.D. 1982
• A.M.
A Bahá'í International Conference to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of the Greatest Holy Leaf is held in Canberra, Australia, attended by some 2,400 Bahá'ís, twice as many as were expected, from 45 countries. [BW18:100; VV61]
  • For the message of the Universal House of Justice see BW18:159–60.
  • For a pictorial report see BW18:147–50.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 18 November A.D. 1982
• A.M.
Publication by the Universal House of Justice of the compilation on "Family Life". [BW18p41; CoC1p385]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• November A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The West African Centre for Bahá'í Studies is established in Nigeria. [BW18:167; BW19:366]
  • For a report of its activities see BW19:366–7.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 3 December A.D. 1982
• A.M.
Paul Haney, Hand of the Cause of God, dies in Haifa in an automobile accident. [BW18:617; VV52]
  • He was appointed a Hand of the Cause of God on the 19th of March,1954 following the death of Hand of the Cause of God Dorothy Baker. [MoCxxiv}
  • For his obituary see BW18:613–18.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 29 December A.D. 1982
• A.M.
The passing of Stanwood Cobb,(b. November 6 Newton, Massachusetts , 1881 – d. December 29, 1982) noted Bahá'í lecturer, educator and author at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland at the age of 101 after 75 years of service to the Cause.
  • He was the author of some 30 books, numerous articles and was an editor of Star of the West until 1939 and co-editor of World Order. He founded Avalon Press in 1935 through which he published his works.
  • His first exposure to the Faith was at Green Acre. While serving as an college instructor in Constantinople he made a visit to 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Akka disguised as a Turk while He was still a prisoner. He met Him again in 1910 and while He was in Paris and the United States during His Western Travels.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The Association for Bahá'í Studies, German-Speaking Europe, is established in Austria. [BW19:357–8]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The Association for Bahá'í Studies, India, is established. [BW19:360]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The Association for Bahá'í Studies, English-Speaking Europe, is established in the Republic of Ireland.
  • Responsibility for the Association is transferred to the United Kingdom in 1989.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The Association for Bahá'í Studies of Francophone Europe is established in Switzerland.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The persecution of the Bahá'ís of Iran continues throughout the year. [BW18:92; BW19:177–226]
  • Twenty–nine Bahá'ís are executed or otherwise killed. [BW19:232–3]
  • For pictures of the martyrs see BW18:295–305 and BW19:236–46.
  • For a list of resolutions adopted by the United Nations, regional bodies, national and provincial governments, and other actions taken, see BW18:92–6 and BW19:44–6.
  • For a list of the actions taken by the Bahá'í International Community, Bahá'í institutions and others see BW18:352–6, 424–5.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• c. January / February A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The Seat of the Universal House of Justice is completed; the Universal House of Justice formally occupies it. [BBD204; BW19:23; VV62]
  • For a description and history of the building see BW19:24–6.
  • Marble for the Seat of the Universal House of Justice was cut and chiseled by Margraf, a firm from Chiampo, Italy formerly known as Industria Marmi Vincentini. [BWNS1223]
  • For pictures see BW18:466–72 and Construction.
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 13 January A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The publication of the compilation entitled "The Importance of Deepening Our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith" by the Universal House of Justice. [Messages63-86p571, Compilation of CompilationsVol 1 p187]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• 24 February A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The inauguration of the Bahá'í Vocational Institute for Rural Women at Indore, India. It offers rural women residential courses on literacy, health care and income generating skills. The success of this school was recognized in 1992 when it won one of the Global 500 Environmental Action awards that was presented at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro [The Baha'ismagazine].
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• March A.D. 1983
• A.M.
The first International Youth Camp of Surinam is held in Nw. Nickerie, attended by 130 Bahá'ís. [BW18:176]
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• 139 B.E.
• A.H.
• March A.D. 1983
• A.M.
Five local and two pioneer Bahá'ís are arrested, interrogated and held briefly in prison in Mauritania. [BW19:49]
  • The National Assembly is dissolved. [BW19:49]
 
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Most of the Gregorian Calendar dates, A.H. 1166 (A.D. 1753) to 153 B.E (A.D. 1996), are from the original book, A Basic Bahá'í Chronology. From 153 B.E (A.D. 1996) to present the Gregorian Calendar dates are from A Basic Bahá'í Chronology online. The Hebrew, Islamic and Bahá'í dates were calculated by the ABG staff and may be subject to error, despite the great care that was taken. When the Gregorian date is "In the year", "c. Mar 1797", etc., we list the nearest approximate Hebrew, Islamic and Bahá'í dates.
 
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