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The Bahá'ís of Ottawa come
from a variety of backgrounds, brought together by a common belief in
the oneness of humanity and the unity of religion. We work alongside
others to become a force of positive change by applying insights from
the
Bahá'í teachings to bring about a more just, peaceful and unified
community.
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  In addition to personal prayer and meditation, Bahá'í communities hold regular devotional gatherings for collective worship. These gatherings unite people in prayer and awaken their spiritual susceptibilities. more...   Bahá'í children’s classes are offered to all children between 6 and 10 years old for their spiritual education and moral development. The aim of these classes is to inspire in each child a love for our diverse human family and to cultivate a praiseworthy character. They are guided by the Bahá'í belief that children are noble beings with great potential to develop into upright and active participants in their community. more...   Study circles bring groups of people together to deepen their understanding of the Bahá'í teachings through systematic study. This involves structured group discussion of passages from the Bahá'í writings that encourage reflection on one’s moral purpose and capacities for service. more...   Junior youth – or those between 11 and 14 years – are at a crucial stage in their lives when they are defining their identity and values. Junior youth groups offered by the Bahá'í community address the needs of these young people by helping them to develop a strong moral identity and to empower them to contribute to the well-being of their communities. more... 
  November 3, 2025 Fihavanana Day Celebrates Oneness and Unity Allison Wood and Bruno Randimbiarison “Consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship.” — Bahá’u’lláh 
My husband Bruno and I have been nurturing loving friendships within the Malagasy community for over 30 years. The Malagasy — people of the Island of Madagascar — are deeply spiritual and most have unwavering loyalty to the Christian Faith and traditional cultural beliefs. Those who have immigrated to Canada are quick to establish a spiritual community amongst themselves and establishing their own church services that are affiliated with various Christian denominations in Madagascar. This offers a sense of Malagasy identity to their children, many of whom are born and raised in Canada. Coming together on a regular basis helps keep the mother tongue of Malagasy alive, with a focus on service to others, as well as appreciation for traditional values, music and food. more... August 8, 2025 Songs of the Soul and Spirit Sonbol Taefi Concert in Ottawa 
On 31 May 2025, the Ottawa Bahá'í Community was pleased to welcome Sonbol Taefi, a vocal artist from New Zealand. Sonbol, an internationally renowned singer and composer, is a Bahá'í of Persian origin. She brought to the stage in the Kailash Mital Theatre at Carleton University a special blend of soul-stirring songs and music in both English and Farsi. Her musical director, Stephen Small, also from New Zealand, was featured on the theatre's grand piano. He also led a musical entourage made up of the Ottawa-based Rousseau Septet, and two local singers who are members of the Bahá'í community, Lillian Ayoubzadeh and Shayan Saebnoori. more...     Bookstore, Library and Info-Centre hours: Monday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesdays: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (Note: closed on Bahá'í Holy Days and civic holidays) 
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