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03 Jan 30 UHJ Postpone Pilgrimage
Universal House of Justice
(c) 2006 Bahá’í World Centre
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THE UNIVERSAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARIAT

Bahá’í World Centre  P.O. Box 155  31 001 Haifa, Israel

Tel: 972 (4) 835 8358  Fax: 972 (4) 835 8280  Email: secretariat@bwc.org

30 January 2003
Transmitted electronically
To all National Spiritual Assemblies
Dear Bahá’í Friends,

The Universal House of Justice has been following with close attention the development of the situation in the Middle East. Although it is not clear how events will unfold, prudence dictates that precautionary measures be taken with respect to visits of Bahá’ís to the World Centre. The House of Justice has therefore decided to postpone pilgrimages beginning with the group scheduled for 17 February 2003, with the understanding that pilgrimage will resume after the International Convention has been held, as already announced, unless circumstances dictate otherwise. Messages to this effect are being sent to all those who have been invited. Other visits will also be restricted. The Bahá’í World Centre itself will continue to function as usual.

With loving Bahá’í greetings,
Department of the Secretariat
cc: The Hands of the Cause of God
International Teaching Centre
Continental Boards of Counsellors