Transmit to the National Assemblies of the Baha'i world the joyous news
that the placing of gilded tiles over the entire surface of the dome of
the Bab's Sepulcher has been terminated. The last stones of the crown
surrounding the base of the dome have been laid, marking the conclusion of
the stonework of the superstructure of the holy edifice. The shuttering of
the interior of the dome has been removed. Frames of the lancet windows of
the drum have been installed. The placing of the frames of the octagon
windows and the plastering of the interior of the dome are approaching
completion. Electric cables designed for the illumination of the majestic
structure have been placed in position. Anticipate the early removal of
the scaffolding prior to the placing of the eighteen stained glass lancet
windows.
Feel assured consummation of the sixty year old enterprise will
synchronize with the holding of the forthcoming New Delhi Intercontinental
Teaching Conference, sealing the triumphant world-wide festivities of the
Holy Year commemorating the centenary of the birth of the Mission of
Baha'u'llah.
--Shoghi
[Cablegram, August 19, 1953]