Followers to celebrate 200th anniversary of Bahai Faith

KUCHING: Followers of Baha’u’llah will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Bahai Faith on Oct 22.

The Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of Sibu will organise a colouring contest open to all primary school children.

The event will be held at the 1st Floor, Boy Scouts Headquarters, Jalan Awang Ramli Amit, Sibu on Oct 14 (Saturday) from 8.30am till 12.30pm.

Under the theme “Unity in Diversity,” it aims to bring together children of diverse backgrounds interested in colouring, and at the same time to create the awareness in them of the importance of unity in order to bring about peace in our society, the organizers said in a press statement yesterday.

The contest will be divided into two categories: Category A for children from Primary 4 to 6 (aged 10 to 12), Category B is for Primary 1 to 3 (aged 7 to 9).

Participants are required to bring along their own colouring materials, tables, chairs, mats and other necessary items. Refreshment will be provided.

Organisers also said attractive prizes in the form of cash ranging from RM20 to RM200 await the winners. Participants will be briefed on the contest rules before the competition begins.

The decision of the organising committee will be final. They reminded parents to be responsible for the safety of their children throughout the event, the organisers added.

With limited places available, interested participants are required to fill the Registration Form, snap it and WhatsApp to Mr Lim at 019- 8863382. Closing date is on Oct 7.

“Oct 22 2017 marks the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah who is the founder of the Bahai Faith.

“One of the teachings of Baha’u’llah is the unity of mankind irrespective of their background, race, colour or religion,” the statement pointed out.