The start of the construction of the Shrine of 'Abdu'l-Baha
Diverse local dignitaries worked together to plant an olive tree that will beautify the gardens around the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, just as He once worked to beautify the Shrines of the Bab and Baha’u’llah.
Shimon Lankri, Mayor of Akka, addresses guests a tree-planting ceremony on the site of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l Baha.
Shimon Lankri, Mayor of Akka, and David Rutstein, Secretary-General of the Baha’i International Community, carry an olive tree during a ceremony coinciding with the start of the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha.
A representative of the Christian community helps plant a tree alongside the Secretary-General of the Baha’i International Community in a ceremony honoring ‘Abdu’l Baha attended by diverse religious dignitaries.
Representatives of diverse elements of Akka attended a ceremony marking the start of construction on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l Baha.
Architect of the future Shrine of 'Abdu'l-Baha
Hossein Amanat has been appointed as the architect for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Baha.