The Baha'i House of Worship for the
North American Continent
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The auditorium upstairs is open to all from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.  Brief prayer services are held in the auditorium every day, beginning promptly at 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 devotional program on most Sundays. 

The Visitors Center and bookstore are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 7:00pm.  The House of Worship and gardens are wheelchair accessible. (Read more about handicap accessibility.)

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.