The Baha'i House of Worship for the
North American Continent
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The auditorium upstairs is open to all from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.  Brief prayer services are held in the auditorium every day, at 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Prayers are offered in Spanish on the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. The House of Worship Choir sings a cappella music at the 12:30 p.m. devotional program on most Sundays. 

See the full list of upcoming House of Worship Programs and Activities.

The Visitors Center and bookstore are open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

We regret that due to safety concerns related to current construction, there is temporarily no wheelchair access to the House of Worship or the Visitors Center. (Read more about handicap accessibility.)

The House of Worship Visitors Center will be closed all day from Wednesday, April 27 to Sunday May 1, 2011.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The main Baha’i House of Worship Visitors Parking Lot will be closed until further notice. (Read more about parking options.)

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One of only seven Baha'i temples in the world at present, this unique structure symbolizes unity and invites prayer to God.

The quiet serenity of the Baha'i House of Worship reflects the spiritual truths of the Baha'i Faith: the oneness of God, the oneness of humanity and the oneness of religion.

Like all Baha'i Houses of Worship, the temple in Wilmette is circular in shape, has nine sides and is surrounded by exquisite gardens and fountains.

For information about Baha'i worship services near you, visit our Prayer and Devotions page.