Message regarding the current situation in the Holy Land

11 October 2023 / 15 Will 180

All Local Spiritual Assemblies
All Regional Bahá’í Councils
All Registered Groups

Dear Bahá’í Friends,

We hasten to share with you the letter below, sent to all National Spiritual Assemblies today by the Department of the Secretariat of the Universal House of Justice:

“The Universal House of Justice has asked us to convey that, while the conflict and uncertainty in the Holy Land are deeply concerning to the Bahá’ís of the world, they may be assured that measures are in place to provide for the safety and well-being of staff serving at the Bahá’í World Centre and the uninterrupted care of the Sacred Shrines and other Holy Places. The operation of the World Centre has been maintained; naturally, however, it is not possible to host pilgrims and visitors in the current circumstances. As soon as it is possible to do so, the friends will, once again, be welcomed to the Holy Land.

“Kindly convey to the believers in your community the gratitude of the House of Justice for their prayers and expressions of concern. The House of Justice continues to offer its prayers at the Sacred Threshold that peace may soon prevail.”

With loving Bahá’í greetings,
Karen McKye, Secretary