There is no clergy or ritual in the Bahá’í Faith, nor any congregational
prayer. Bahá’í Holy Days are often observed by the reading of pra... Read more
Study CirclesThe purpose of Bahá'í study circles is to provide participants with the knowledge, spiritual insights and skills to enable them to co... Read more
Bahá’í community life revolves around social, spiritual, intellectual,
and artistic activities designed to uplift the human spirit and
reinf... Read more
Bahá’ís in Iran Still Need Our Help
The situation for Bahá’ís in Iran is still dire, but you can make a
difference. A resolution condemning the Islamic Republic for its
treatment of Bahá’ís just passed the House of Representatives, and The
Senate Foreign Relations Committee is currently reviewing a related
bill. One of our senators, Kirsten Gillibrand, is a member of the this
committee.
The Baha'i teachings prescribe daily prayer and intimate communion with God as the foundation for a life devoted to spiritual advancement and service to humanity. In addition to practicing private prayer and meditation, Baha'is gather in their homes and communities for collective worship.
Since its inception, the Ruhi Institute has attached special importance
to its work with youth aged 12 to 15; specifically, it has sought to
understand the dynamics of maintaining small groups in local communities
that offer a setting in which young people can discuss ideas and form a
strong moral identity.
Lessons for Bahá'í children's classes, beginning with Grade 1 for age 5
or 6, are presented in the context of teacher training. While people
everywhere are eager to have their children participate in classes for
their spiritual education, experience has shown that the challenge lies
in training an adequate number of teachers to meet this demand.
The situation for Bahá’ís in Iran is still dire, but you can make a
difference. A resolution condemning the Islamic Republic for its
treatment of Bahá’ís just passed the House of Representatives, and The
Senate Foreign Relations Committee is currently reviewing a related
bill. One of our senators, Kirsten Gillibrand, is a member of the this
committee.
The Baha'i teachings prescribe daily prayer and intimate communion with God as the foundation for a life devoted to spiritual advancement and service to humanity. 
Since its inception, the Ruhi Institute has attached special importance
to its work with youth aged 12 to 15; specifically, it has sought to
understand the dynamics of maintaining small groups in local communities
that offer a setting in which young people can discuss ideas and form a
strong moral identity. 
