November 27

The spirit of the African believers is very touching, very noble, and indeed presents a challenge to their fellow Bahá'ís all over the world. It seems that God has endowed these races, living in the so-called "dark" continent, with great spiritual faculties, and also with mental faculties, which, as they mature in the Faith, will contribute immensely to the whole, throughout the Bahá'í world.

In your communications to the Bahá'ís of Uganda please assure them of the Guardian's prayers, of his deep affection for them, and tell them that he is proud of them, of their spirit and of their achievements. 

- Shoghi Effendi  (From a letter dated 11 May 1954 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the Uganda Teaching Committee; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Teaching Among Aboriginal and Indigenous People)