The story of the Bahá’í Faith begins in nineteenth century Persia, the country we now call Iran, about 160 years ago. Bahá’ís trace the founding of the Faith to the Twin Prophets, the Bab and […]
The foundations of the divine religions are one. If we investigate these foundations, we discover much ground for agreement, but if we consider the imitations of forms and ancestral beliefs, we find points of disagreement and division; for these imitations differ, while the sources and foundations are one and the same. That is to say, the fundamentals are conducive to unity, but imitations are the cause of disunion and dismemberment.
Podcast explores the rich history of the Bahá’í community in Uzbekistan, highlighting its contributions to education, equality of women and men, and social harmony.
The UN General Assembly rebukes Iranian government for its human rights violations, including against the Bahá’í community.
At the UN Climate Conference, BIC delegates highlighted how the principles of humanity’s oneness and consultation are essential to addressing environmental challenges.
A native forest project on the grounds of Colombia’s Bahá’í House of Worship demonstrates how spiritual principles can guide environmental conservation.
At a conference in Maradi, over 300 young people explored how Bahá’í educational initiatives can foster patterns of community life that bring about peace.
A symposium at the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi explores how artistic expression, guided by spiritual principles, can contribute to social transformation.
Conferences in Bahrain highlight the pivotal role of families in fostering peaceful communities through the application of spiritual principles.
Recent construction work at the Shrine of the Báb concludes, enhancing accessibility through new pathways and an expansion of the plaza at this sacred site on Mt. Carmel.
Over 700 youth gathered to explore their part in building peaceful communities through service to their society.
The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.
A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, screened at local cinema to inspire community reflection.
U.S. Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs and Aspen Institute release collaborative essays examining inclusive American narratives through insights of religion.
A new documentary examines how Bahá’í community-building initiatives in Kazakhstan are fostering social progress while drawing from the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Since its dedication in 2016, the Bahá’í Temple in Santiago has welcomed over 2.5 million visitors, fostering a spirit of worship and service to society.
The Universal House of Justice has called for three new Bahá’í temples to be established—two national temples in Brazil and Malawi and a local temple in Cameroon.
Historian Mina Yazdani explores how Iran’s Bahá’í community, despite persecution, has contributed to social progress through education, health, and agriculture.
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