BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION

PRESS RELEASE

Terraces by Night, Lailah Bahá’í, 2025

On 8 and 9 October 2025, the Bahá’í World Centre will offer evening visits to the Shrine of the Báb and Holy Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa. Terraces by Night – Lailah Bahá’í is an opportunity to share hope and light, and the evening visits to this Bahá’í Holy Place are offered as a gift for all to enjoy tranquility, beauty, and spirituality.

Dates and times:
8 and 9 October 2025
17:00 – 21:00

Visitors are welcome to:
Visit the Bahá’í Holy Place, including the Shrine of the Báb and terraced Gardens
Watch a short film and view an exhibition at the Visitor Information Centre
Participate in a collective art experience

Entrance Gates:
Main Entrance, 80 Hatzionut Avenue
German Colony Plaza, 21 Hagefen Street
Entrance is free and there is no need to register

The first Terraces by Night-Laila Bahá’í was held in 2019. The Bahá’í World Centre offered evening visits to the Shrine of the Báb and Holy Bahá’í Gardens that year to celebrate the 200-year anniversary of the Birth of the Báb. Thousands of visitors were welcomed by Bahá’í volunteers from around the world and local guides.

       The Báb is the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá’í Faith and brought religious teachings about a spiritual reawakening of humanity to prepare for a greater day of unity and peace. The Báb is buried inside the golden-domed Shrine on Mount Carmel, and 18 majestic terraces have been designed to adorn and beautify this Holy Place
       The Shrine of the Báb and the terraced Gardens are a Bahá’í Holy Place; they are a unique Haifa landmark that welcomes people of all backgrounds to come together. The Shrine and Gardens are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. They are a symbol and a reminder of optimism and unity.
       The Head of the Bahá’í Faith, the Universal House of Justice, states that, “The beauty and magnificence of the Gardens and Terraces… are symbolic of the nature of the transformation which is destined to occur both within the hearts of the world’s peoples and in the physical environment of the planet.”

Once again, this year, Bahá’í volunteers and local guides look forward to welcoming visitors to experience evenings at the Shrine of the Báb and Holy Bahá’í Garden terraces.

Terraces by Night is organized in close collaboration with the Municipality of Haifa.

For media enquiries only:
Bahá’í World Centre
www.ganbahai.org.il
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp/mobile: +972-50-732-6646

The Bahá’í Gardens are a Holy Place. Visitors are therefore asked to respect the spiritual character of this holy site by wearing clothing befitting a Holy Place. Clothing should cover shoulders and reach the knees with no tears. For more information, please visit the dress standards page.

For more information:

[email protected]

+972-4-8313131