11 Oct 2006
John
There are usually 2 BapDada meetings per month, from October to March.
The first is in mid October. The dates are usually (give or take a day) 15Oct, 31Oct, 15 Nov, 30Nov, 15Dec, 31Dec. 18Jan, 1Feb, 28Feb, 15Mar, 31Mar. The ones in bold I know have been quite consistent. The first meeting is usually targeted for double foreigners as it follows a Peace of Mind retreat for newcomers/new joiners to the BKs who can see BapDada in Pandav Bhavan in the Autumn warmth. Another usual dedicated meeting for double foreigners is 31Dec since many people have Xmas holiday from work so can spend some time. The last meeting is also a Double Foreigner favourite, it is warm.
("Double Foreigners" in this above sense mean those from abroad, hence most translators are available during classes and BapDada meetings. English is usually always available at anytime anyway. )
As far as I know, the visitor numbers are increasing; hence having to assign specific dates to take care of Double Foreigners. However, experienced Double Foreigners can make it on their own in India during anytime of the season.
I have heard of Double Foreigners going to Mt Abu in the heat of the summer, with agreement with their centre in charge, but there are no classes at least in English, nor does BapDada does not come, what is the point if Father is not at home ? So, where is He ?