- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated May 9, 1925, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer; ‘Arohanui: Letter from Shoghi Effendi to New Zealand’)
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December 10, 2018
1925: First Dutch Baha’i arrived at the World Center
Yesterday a Dutchman arrived here from Port Said, the first
Dutch Bahá’í, so far as we know. He has been a sincere and earnest truth-seeker
for years. About 9 months ago he left his home at the Hague and walked on foot
through Belgium, France and Italy. Then he felt some inward urge to go to
Egypt, and travelled thither by a Dutch Cargo Steamer. When the steamer arrived
at Port Said Mahmood Effendi, one of the Port Said Bahá’ís came on board and
was introduced to Mesdag (the Dutchman). They struck up a friendship at once
and after 2 days Mesdag went to live in Mahmood’s house. There he met Martha
Root, Mr. Schopflocher and various other Bahá’ís, read my book [Dr.
Esslemont’s: ‘Baha’u’llah and the New Era’] and became thoroughly interested
and seems now already a firm believer. He has already, since his arrival
yesterday morning, translated our 8-page folder into Dutch and we hope he will
be able to do much to make the Cause known in Holland and win adherents there.