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You are invited to join us in commemorating the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the eldest son of Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, who passed away at approximately 1:00 a.m. on November 28, 1921, at age 77.
Cambridge University scholar Edward Granville Browne, who first met 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 1890, described 'Abdu'l-Bahá as follows:
"Seldom have I seen one whose appearance impressed me more. A tall strongly-built man holding himself straight as an arrow, with white turban and raiment, long black locks reaching almost to the shoulder, broad powerful forehead indicating a strong intellect combined with an unswerving will, eyes keen as a hawk's, and strongly-marked but pleasing features--such was my first impression of `Abbas Effendi, 'the master' as he par excellence is called.... One more eloquent of speech, more ready of argument, more apt of illustration, more intimately acquainted with the sacred books of the Jews, the Christians, and the Muhammadans, could, I should think, scarcely be found even amongst the eloquent, ready, and subtle race to which he belongs. These qualities, combined with a bearing at once majestic and genial, made me cease to wonder at the influence and esteem which he enjoyed even beyond the circle of his father's followers. About the greatness of this man and his power no one who had seen him could entertain a doubt."
We look forward to the pleasure of your company on Thursday evening at 10:30 p.m. The tablet of visitation will be recited at 1:15 a.m.
We would appreciate knowing in advance if you are planning to join us, and would ask that those interested in attending contact us at pvbahais@gmail.com, or see our contact page.
Photograph, "'Abdu'l-Bahá as a young man", copyright 2006, Baha'i International Community. May only be used in accordance with the Terms of Use of the Baha'i Media Bank available at http://media.bahai.org/terms.