The Local Bahá'í Community
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Local Bahá'í communities throughout the Phoenix area work together to organize official and social gatherings, and to provide educational, awareness and support services throughout the Valley of the Sun. Our community is involved in numerous charity projects, and collaborates with likeminded organizations to further the cause of religious harmony, race unity and equality of women and men.
The Bahá'ís in our area:
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focus public attention on the importance of gender equality and race unity through public forums, informal discussion groups, prayer gatherings and the performing arts
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teach and promote justice, equality, chastity and rectitude of conduct through children's, youth and adult education programs
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collaborate with other local Bahá'í communities in organizing and supporting annual Race Unity Day and World Religion Day celebrations
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actively participate in annual Martin Luther King Day celebrations
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support and promote United Nations Day and other global observances
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play an advisory role on diversity issues throughout the Valley
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participate in and support various local interfaith groups to promote religious harmony
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are not involved in politics of any kind
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do not accept outside donations or other contributions
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do not engage in proselytizing
Bahá'ís gather regularly for devotional and social events, and in observance of Bahá'í holy days. Everyone is welcome to participate in the many devotionals, study circles, children's classes and other events held at various locations in the Valley. Call (480) 922-1919 for more information.