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United States · Place of worship

Bahá’í House of Worship

A continental House of Worship whose architecture and gardens express the Bahá’í ideal of the unity of humanity.

Wilmette, Illinois, United States

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Bahá’í House of Worship — Illinois, United States.
Bahá’í House of Worship — Illinois, United States. · MichaelDPhotos · CC BY-SA 4.0

Place & context

History

A continental House of Worship whose architecture and gardens express the Bahá’í ideal of the unity of humanity.

Place & context

Living use

The religious community gives this place its purpose through worship, gathering or study. Public visiting arrangements and participation in services are separate questions; consult the source before planning a visit.

Place & context

Visiting with care

Check the custodian’s current visitor guidance before travel. Respect worship, restricted areas and photography rules. Do not disturb graves, offerings or archaeological features.

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Tradition
Bahá’í Faith
Period
See the source trail for the site’s chronology
Location precision
Community orientation only: Wilmette, Illinois; rounded US Census internal point. This is not the site, trailhead or entrance.

Presence · An optional practice

A moment with this place.

Read, listen, or simply pause. Begin wherever you are.

Read the place’s story and notice one detail you would like to understand better. Consider the people who care for it. You may pause quietly and breathe naturally.

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