Five members of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Guyana are currently in Haifa, Israel attending the 12th International Baha’i Convention.

These members are: Ms Kala Seegopaul, Mr Fidal Bassier, Ms Hala Bassier, Ms Dawn Collins and Ms Alexi LaRose, a release from the religious body said. A total of 1,300 delegates representing more than 160 countries have gathered for this important event.
Baha’i International Conventions take place every five years. Delegates consult on the progress of the Baha’i Faith, activities across Baha’i communities and the role of the Faith in the broader context of the life of humanity. Delegates attending the Convention also perform the sacred duty of electing the international governing body for the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice. This election took place on 29 April. The Convention ends on 2 May.