The construction project at the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa is now completed. On Sunday, December 1st 2024, the Shrine and its surrounding gardens will be again open to the public.
Shrine of the Báb: Daily, 9 am to 12 noon, Entrance at Hatzionut 80
Holy Bahá’í Gardens surrounding the Shrine of the Báb: Daily, 9 am to 5 pm, Entrance at Hatzionut 80
Background information
The Shrine of the Báb holds profound significance, as it houses the earthly remains of the Báb, the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá’í Faith.
The construction project, which began in late July 2024, has implemented several features to enhance accessibility, particularly for wheelchairs.
The main paths approaching the Shrine of the Báb from both east and west have been paved with Jerusalem Red Limestone. The expansion of the plaza immediately in front of the Shrine has been finished with Galil Gold Limestone—the same stone used for the floor of the Shrine’s colonnade and the terraces above and below on Mt. Carmel.
The work undertaken in recent months builds on decades of careful development of the site, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2008 in recognition of its “outstanding universal value” to the common heritage of humanity.
The building’s harmonious blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles has made it a familiar and well-loved landmark of Haifa. Today, the Shrine of the Báb and its surrounding gardens serve as a sacred site of pilgrimage and a place of quiet contemplation for thousands of visitors each year, a source of inspiration to all who view it from land, sea, or air.
Media and Public information Contact: Mr. Ofer Amar [email protected] 050 732 6646