The design for the Bahá'í House of Worship in Matunda Soy, Kenya, was recently unveiled. Baha'i Houses of Worship are designed to architecturally reflect the local culture and are gathering places for prayer and meditation . All Houses of Worship are required to have nine entrances. There are no rituals or sermons (the Baha'i Faith has no clergy); all music is a capella; and every House of Worship is open to people of all faiths.
An illustrative rendering of the House of Worship, inspired by the huts traditional to Matunda Soy.
The Temple capacity will be about 250 people.
Architect Neda Samimi speaks with a reporter about the Temple design.
The joyful celebration brought together more than 1,000 people of all ages.
The celebration was infused with song and dance.
