The U.S. Bahá'í U.N. Office encourages people to join thousands around the globe in preparing vigils and observations for the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, less than 100 days away. 

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon recently called on all "...governments, communities and individuals to start preparing concrete activities” in recognition of the day.  To answer this call, the U.S. Bahá'í U.N. Office, a non-government organization (NGO) that represents the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States at the U.N., encourages religious individuals and communities to commit to holding a 24-hour peace vigil on Sept. 21.  Participants can register their commitments and view those of others around the globe at http://www.idpvigil.com/commitments/commitmentCenter.html.
 
Peace is a central focus in the Bahá'í teachings. Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the Faith, proclaimed that one of God’s purposes in sending the Prophets is to “ensure the peace and tranquility of mankind, and provide all the means by which they can be established.”

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations. 

• Learn more about the International Day of Peace Vigils.
• Read the Universal House of Justice statement, The Promise of World Peace.
• Learn more about the U.S. Bahá'í U.N. Office  (requires login).