Holy Places - Acre Area

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Caption:	In the early hours of the morning of 29 May, Baha'is throughout the world commemorate the passing of Baha'u'llah. The Founder of the Baha'i Faith died in the Holy Land in 1892 at the Mansion of Bahji in Acre. His Shrine there is the holiest place on earth for Baha'is. The commemoration, which is observed at 3 a.m., involves the reading of prayers and scripture. (Photo: Windows of the room where Baha'u'llah passed away.)
ID #:	5296
Photo Date:	2004-05-26
Location:	Israel
Maximum Resolution:	2273x1515

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