Shoghi Effendi [SEP] place of death
there were no living descendants of Bahá'u'lláh that remained loyal to him.
Unexpected death.
Shoghi Effendi's death came unexpectedly in London, on 4 November 1957, as he was travelling to Britain and caught the Asian Flu, during the pandemic which killed two million worldwide, and he is buried there in New Southgate Cemetery. His wife sent the following cable:
According to the framework of the Will and Testament of `Abdu'l-Bahá, it was not possible to appoint a successor, and the legislative body "
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- Bahá'í administration
- Bahá'í World Centre
- Bahá'í divisions
- Bahá'í Terraces
Further reading.
- McLean, Jack (2012). "A Celestial Burning: A Selective Study of the Writings of Shoghi Effendi". Baha’i Publishing Trust, India.
External links.
- The work and life of Shoghi Effendi
- Writings of Shoghi Effendi in English
- Biography of Shoghi Effendi
- Directions to the Resting Place of Shoghi Effendi
- The first documentary film about his life