 Annually, on 21 April, the Universal House of Justice sends a ‘ Ridván ’ message to the worldwide Bahá ’ í community, which generally gives an update on the progress made concerning the current plan, and provides further guidance for the year to come. The Bahá 'ís around the world are currently being encouraged to focus on capacity building through children's classes, youth groups, devotional gatherings, and a systematic study of the religion known as study circles. Further focuses are involvement in social action and participation in the prevalent discourses of society. The years from 2001 until 2021 represent four successive five-year plans, culminating in the centennial anniversary of the passing of `Abdu 'l-Bahá.
