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Construction of the
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PLAZA WALL COMPLETED, TRELLIS CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

Work on the plaza walls of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has been completed, marking a new stage of the construction, and the complex process of building the intricate trellis that will span the central plaza has begun.

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FIRST COLUMNS OF

MAIN EDIFICE RAISED

The first two columns of the main edifice of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l Bahá have been raised. Each now stands 11 meters above the central plaza floor.

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COMPLETION OF FLOOR SLAB FOR MAIN EDIFICE MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE

Construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has passed a significant milestone this week with the pouring of the concrete floor slab for the main edifice and the surrounding plaza.

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FIRST STEPS TAKEN TO RAISE WALLS OF CENTRAL PLAZA

As construction of the floor for the central plaza of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá nears completion, preparations are underway to build the more complex geometric elements of surrounding walls.

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CONCRETE BASES FOR GARDEN BERMS COMPLETED

The concrete bases that will support the two garden berms on either side of the central plaza for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá are now complete. The structural reinforcement and formwork for one of the walls enclosing the south plaza are also taking shape.

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SHRINE OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHA: STRUCTURE RISE ABOVE FOUNDATIONS

Since the completion of the foundations for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the first vertical elements are now being raised. The subterranean portion of the structure, which will lie beneath the circular geometry, is also beginning to take shape.

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SHRINE OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHA: FOUNDATIONS COMPLETED

Following the announcement of the design concept for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá some months ago, the foundations of the edifice have now been laid and construction is approaching a new stage.

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OVER 25 IMAGES OF THE FUTURE SHRINE OF 'ABDU'L-BAHA

Design concept images of the future Shrine of
'Abdu'l-Baha and other related images and videos.

LOCATION OF THE SHRINE OF `ABDU'L-BAHA

Thanks to the magic of Google Maps, a map of the location of the site of the Shrine of `Abdu'l-Baha has been produced. The maps shows the Shrine's location in relation to other Baha'i Holy places in and around Akka Israel.

WORK PRESSES ON AT THE SITE FOR THE SHRINE OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHA

The momentous process of raising the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha continues to advance, while work practices adhere to all public health measures required by the authorities that ensure the safety of personnel on the construction site.

EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF PHOTOS OF 'ABDU'L-BAHA

Browse through a growing collection of
historical photos of 'Abdu'l-Baha

SHRINE OF 'ABDU'L-BAHA
IN MONTREAL

‘Abdu’l-Bahá stayed in the home of May and William Sutherland Maxwell during His six-day visit to Montréal. This house is now the only Bahá’í Shrine in Canada.

AKKA MAYOR AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS HONOR
‘ABDU’L-BAHA AT CEREMONY

The mayor of Akka, Shimon Lankri, and dignitaries representing the city’s religious communities and other local organizations gathered to honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha at a tree-planting ceremony.

A MOMENTOUS ENDEAVOR BEGINS: GROUNDWORK BEING LAID FOR THE SHRINE OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHA

Work has begun on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha. The chosen site near the Ridvan garden in Akka has been prepared, and construction of the building’s foundation is progressing.

DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THE SHRINE OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHA UNVEILED

The Universal House of Justice has today released the highly-anticipated design concept for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha to all National Spiritual Assemblies.

UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCES ARCHITECT FOR SHRINE OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHA

The recent call of the Universal House of Justice for the construction of the permanent Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha in Akka has galvanized the Baha’i world. The selection of the edifice’s architect and the establishment of a fund to support the historic project were made known earlier today.

Letters

IN A LETTER TO ALL NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLIES, THE HOUSE OF JUSTICE ANNOUNCED THE APPOINTMENT OF HOSSEIN AMANAT AS THE SHRINE'S ARCHITECT.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Hossein Amanat of Canada as architect for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SHRINE WERE REVEALED BY THE HOUSE OF JUSTICE IN ITS ANNUAL RIDVAN MESSAGE.

The Bahá’í world is being summoned to build the edifice which will forever embosom those sacred remains. It is to be constructed in the vicinity of the Riḍván Garden, on land consecrated by the footsteps of the Blessed Beauty; the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá will thus lie on the crescent traced between the Holy Shrines in ‘Akká and Haifa.

History

THE PASSING OF 'ABDU'L-BAHA

The news of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing on November 28, 1921, inspired an unprecedented event of unity among the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Druze communities of Haifa.

Map of Location of Shrine of `Abdu'l-Baha

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