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A map of the location of Baháʼí Houses of Worship throughout the world: green represents countries that currently have Baháʼí Houses of Worship (with a black dot for the city); light green represents countries where Baháʼí Houses of Worship are planned or under construction; and red represents countries where a Baháʼí House of Worship previously existed.
A Baháʼí House of Worship is a place of worship of the Baháʼí Faith, where both Baháʼís and non-Baháʼís can express devotion to God. [24] Baháʼí Houses of Worship are open to all regardless of religion, gender, or any other distinction. [21] The only requirements for entry are modest dress and quiet behavior. [4]
Pages in category "Bahá'í House of Worship" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *
Bahá'í devotional meetings in most communities currently take place in people's homes or Bahá'í centres, but in some communities Bahá'í Houses of Worship (also known as Bahá'í temples) have been built. [152] Bahá'í Houses of Worship are places where both Baháʼís and non-Baháʼís can express devotion to God. [153]
From 1958–2001, the Wilmette Bahá'í House of Worship was associated with a "home for the aged", operated by the U.S. Bahá'í community. [36] The Bahá'í Home has since closed, although the building remains in use for a local Bahá'í School and a regional training center. [37] A new welcome centre for the House of Worship was completed in ...
The design of each Bahá'í House of Worship reflects unifying elements of their environment, emerging from a grassroots approach of consultation with the native people, [14] each having nine sides and nine entrances, the number nine being symbolic of unity. Eight continental and two local Bahá’í Houses of Worship have been built so far. [15]
The Baháʼí World Centre buildings are buildings that are part of the Baháʼí World Centre in Israel.The Baháʼí World Centre buildings include both the Baháʼí holy places used for pilgrimage and the international administrative bodies of the Baháʼí Faith; they comprise more than 20 different administrative offices, pilgrim buildings, libraries, archives, historical residences, and ...
The Baháʼí Faith teaches that a House of Worship should be a space for people of all religions to gather, reflect, and worship. [13] Anyone may enter the temple irrespective of religious background, sex, or other distinctions, as is the case with all Baháʼí Houses of Worship. [13]