New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.
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New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.
Insights from the field: Contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to the advancement of society
Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)
27 minutes 17 seconds
1 year ago
Insights from the field: Contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to the advancement of society
In the latest podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service, Mina Yazdani—a professor of history at Eastern Kentucky University in the United States—explored the profound contribution of the Bahá’í community in Iran to their society.
Dr. Yazdani shared some accounts of these contributions in several areas, including health, agriculture, and education.
She explained how the Bahá’ís of Iran, despite relentless persecution, have embodied constructive resilience and have persisted in their endeavors to serve the needs of their society from its inception in the mid-nineteenth century.
Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)
New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.
