DRONFIELD COMMUNITY BUILDING

Bahá’í communities have been established in the UK since 1914. Currently there are three Bahá’í communities that are within easy travelling distance of Dronfield.
They are in Chesterfield, Sheffield and Doncaster. Bahá’ís are very keen to work in harmony with the local community of which they are an essential part and hold a series of events throughout the year in which anyone is free to take part in. To attend these events please contact our secretary and let us know if you would like to come. Tel: 01246 410137
















Members of the newly elected Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Dronfield and friends April 21st 2006.


(Instead of 12 months the Bahá’í calendar consists of 19 months of 19 days each, with the addition of “Intercalary Days”. Regular local meetings are held every 19 days throughout the year. Most but not all meetings are in the evening from 7.30-8pm onwards. Short Saturday Devotionals are held between 7.30-8.15 pm. We also run study circles and children’s classes on request.



The following list of events held throughout 2011

World Religion Day (16th January) established in 1950.

Spirituality from the Baha’I Perspective by Mark Hellaby held at Shirley House 31 Psalter lane, Sheffield S11 8YL

Intercalary Days (Feb. 26th-March 1st) There will be three different events organised to celebrate these so please ring for more information

Naw-Rúz (March 21st) The Bahá’í New Year’s Day coincides with the spring equinox.

Festival of Ridvan (April 21st-May 2nd) Important International Festival

Declaration of the Bab (May 23rd) Important International Event

Ascension of Baha’u’llah (May 29th) Important International Event

Race Unity Day (12th June) Promotes racial harmony. Established in 1957

Martyrdom of the Bab (9th July) Important International Event

Birth of the Bab (20th October) Important International Celebration

Birth of Baha’u’llah (12th November) Important International Celebration

Day of the Covenant (26th November) Important International Event

Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha (November 28th) Important International Event











Regular regional gatherings are also held in Derby.



Baha'is come from an amazing variety of backgrounds and are not confined to a particular age group or ethnic origin. They therefore represent the rich tapestry of life which goes well beyond thoughts of nationality, race, culture or creed. The UK Baha'i Community because of this is therefore a fine example of the principle of 'Unity in Diversity'.