Historical Events tagged with "bahá'í"
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Religion & Philosophy
Execution of Persian Prophet Báb in Tabriz
July 9th, 1850 174 years ago
The Persian religious leader Báb, founder of the Bábí faith, was executed by a firing squad in Tabriz, Persia. His teachings advocated for religious reform and unity, which alarmed government and religious authorities. The execution followed his arrest in 1848 and a series of trials, signaling a harsh response to the Bábí movement. Despite Báb's death, his teachings continued to inspire the development of the Bahá'í Faith, which emphasizes global unity.
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