2017-02-03
The story of Tahirih, a Bahá’í heroine born of Azeri roots, has long been a symbol of inspiration in the country of Azerbaijan. She was one of the pre-eminent champions of the equality of women and men in the nineteenth century.
On 25 January, Azerbaijan’s National Museum of History held a celebration of women’s education in the 19th and 20th centuries where Tahirih’s dedication and...