Work on the decorative tile cladding of the dome of the Baha\u2019i House of Worship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has notably advanced in recent weeks, alongside progress of other elements of the central edifice and surrounding grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tiles of the dome are being laid out in intricate tessellations that represent the Congo River, whose tributaries gather rain from every part of the country into one great stream. This pattern, created in a style reminiscent of traditional artwork, provides a powerful image of the coming together of all people and reflects the Baha\u2019i principle of the oneness of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe House of Worship is open to people of all backgrounds and stands for the inseparable principles of worship and selfless service to humanity,\u201d says Rachel Kakudji of the Baha\u2019i Office of External Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms. Kakudji explains that the temple is inspiring nearby residents and many others throughout the DRC to reflect deeply about how they can serve their fellow citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is why we have launched a new\u00a0video series<\/a>\u00a0online about the House of Worship as a force for social betterment,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe video blog shows progress of the emerging temple and invites viewers to reflect about how we can all work toward the betterment of our society,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Progress on the construction work is provided in the gallery of images on\u00a0news.bahai.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n