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Bahá'í Temple Kampala
#479 Globally

🌸 Bahá'í Temple Kampala

Uganda

About This Sacred Site

The Bahá'í House of Worship in Kampala, known as the Mother Temple of Africa, is the only Bahá'í temple on the African continent and one of only ten in the world. Completed in 1961, the temple sits on Kikaaya Hill and is open to people of all faiths for prayer and meditation. Its distinctive green-tiled dome is a Kampala landmark. The Bahá'í Faith emphasizes the unity of all religions and humanity, and the temple serves as a center for interfaith dialogue and spiritual reflection.

Key Facts

  • One of only ten Bahá'í Houses of Worship in the world
  • The only Bahá'í temple on the African continent
  • Completed in 1961, known as the 'Mother Temple of Africa'
  • Open to people of all faiths for prayer and meditation
  • Features a distinctive green-tiled dome visible across Kampala

Location

Coordinates: 0.3294, 32.5942

Quick Info
Religion
Bahá'í
Country
Uganda
Established
1961
Annual Visitors
50,000+
Significance
Africa's only Bahá'í House of Worship and a symbol of interfaith unity
Coordinates
Lat: 0.3294
Lng: 32.5942
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