The Weekly Shot

Elianildo Nacimiento, primary contact of CC Brasilia, and members of the Brasilia's National Council of Christian Churches, gather for the XVI General Assembly of the National Council of Christian Churches on April 9th, 2015 at the Cultural Center of Brazilia, Brazil.

In celebration of International Dance Day on April 29, we present a photo submitted by Liam Chinn.

This gingko sapling is descended from a tree that survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, Japan.

Thanks to Mr. Mohan Lac Karunakaran for submitting this beautiful picture of children against war.

In honor of Earth Day, this week’s shot celebrates a blessing over the earth and its water performed by representatives from many traditions including a Rabbi, a Swami, an Imam, and a Sister of Mercy on September 25, 2013 at UNICEF House in New York, USA.

Members of the Cooperation Circle "Euro-Asia" gather with Indigenous creative groups to perform Russian and Siberian folk songs.

On March 31st, 2015, URI youth ambassador and URI Africa Administration officer Annirene Nyambura Mundia visited the Kilelengwani school.

International participants traveled to take part in an environmental workshop prior to URI’s 12^th annual Circles of Light gala in March 2015. 

Naw-Rúz is the first day of the Bahá'í calendar, which takes place on the vernal equinox each year. Beginning in Iran, Naw-Rúz is now celebrated by those of the Bahá'í faith throughout the world. The beginning of the new year signifies a close to the preceding month of fasting, which is often celebrated with dinner, music, prayer, and dancing.