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Burkina Faso

First National Spiritual Assembly of Ivory Coast, Mali and Upper Volta (Burkina Faso), 1964

The Bahá’í Faith was first established in Burkina Faso in the 1960s. Since that time, increasing numbers of people throughout the country have been finding inspiration and guidance in the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. Here, members of the Bahá’í community are working together with their neighbors and friends to promote and contribute to the well-being and progress of society. In urban centres and rural villages, in homes and schools, citizens of all backgrounds, classes and ages are participating in a dynamic pattern of life, taking part in activities which are, at once, spiritual, social and educational.

Knowledge is as wings to man’s life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its acquisition is incumbent upon everyone.

Bahá’u’lláh

For Bahá’ís, studying spiritual topics and themes is central to community life.

Many community building activities that address society’s needs in both their spiritual and material dimensions are underway in Burkina Faso. Among the principles that inspire them are the oneness of humanity, the need for universal education and the elimination of all forms of prejudice. In Burkina Faso, the Bahá’ís and their growing numbers of friends offer opportunities to study and reflect upon spiritual topics, arrange meetings for communal worship, and provide classes for children and youth, emphasizing moral education.

Contact Information

Postal Address

Assemblée spirituelle nationale des bahá’ís du Burkina 01 B.P. 977 Ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso

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