Shrine of the B谩b, Haifa
The history of the Shrine of the B谩b in Haifa, begins with the life and teachings of the B谩b, the founder of the B谩b铆 Faith and the herald of Bah谩'u'll谩h, the founder of the Bah谩'铆 Faith. The B谩b, born Siyyid `Al铆 Mu岣mmad Sh铆r谩z铆 in 1819 in Shiraz, Iran, declared his mission in 1844 and quickly attracted a considerable following. His teachings, which emphasized spiritual and social renewal, were seen as a threat by the Iranian government and the religious establishment. Consequently, the B谩b was imprisoned, and in 1850, he was executed by a firing squad.
Following the B谩b's martyrdom, his remains were secretly preserved by his followers for several decades. In 1899, under the direction of `Abdu'l-Bah谩, the eldest son of Bah谩'u'll谩h and the appointed leader of the Bah谩'铆 Faith after Bah谩'u'll谩h's passing, the remains were finally brought to Haifa and placed in a temporary mausoleum on the slopes of Mount Carmel.
The construction of the Shrine of the B谩b commenced in 1909 when Abdu'l-Bah谩 placed the sacred remains of the B谩b in a specially built tomb within the shrine's foundation. The initial structure, which housed the tomb, was designed by Abdu'l-Bah谩 and completed in 1913.
The construction of the shrine continued under the guidance of Shoghi Effendi, `Abdu'l-Bah谩's grandson, and the Guardian of the Bah谩'铆 Faith. Shoghi Effendi enlisted the assistance of renowned Canadian architect William Sutherland Maxwell to design the superstructure, including the golden dome. The shrine was completed in 1953.
In 2008, the Shrine of the B谩b, along with the surrounding Bah谩'铆 Gardens, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its outstanding universal value and its significance to the Bah谩'铆 Faith.
Tip:
You are not allowed to climb the steps back up, so keep in mind that at the end of your time here you can exit and a walk or taxi to your next destination.
Following the B谩b's martyrdom, his remains were secretly preserved by his followers for several decades. In 1899, under the direction of `Abdu'l-Bah谩, the eldest son of Bah谩'u'll谩h and the appointed leader of the Bah谩'铆 Faith after Bah谩'u'll谩h's passing, the remains were finally brought to Haifa and placed in a temporary mausoleum on the slopes of Mount Carmel.
The construction of the Shrine of the B谩b commenced in 1909 when Abdu'l-Bah谩 placed the sacred remains of the B谩b in a specially built tomb within the shrine's foundation. The initial structure, which housed the tomb, was designed by Abdu'l-Bah谩 and completed in 1913.
The construction of the shrine continued under the guidance of Shoghi Effendi, `Abdu'l-Bah谩's grandson, and the Guardian of the Bah谩'铆 Faith. Shoghi Effendi enlisted the assistance of renowned Canadian architect William Sutherland Maxwell to design the superstructure, including the golden dome. The shrine was completed in 1953.
In 2008, the Shrine of the B谩b, along with the surrounding Bah谩'铆 Gardens, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its outstanding universal value and its significance to the Bah谩'铆 Faith.
Tip:
You are not allowed to climb the steps back up, so keep in mind that at the end of your time here you can exit and a walk or taxi to your next destination.
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Sight Name: Shrine of the B谩b
Sight Location: Haifa, Israel (See walking tours in Haifa)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Haifa, Israel (See walking tours in Haifa)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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