Visit the Bahai Temple in Wilmette IL

The Bahai Temple in Wilmette IL

Sometimes taking the scenic route along Sheridan Road in Wilmette can take you off the beaten path.

I was on my way into Chicago, but when I saw the dome of the Bahá'í Temple, I had to take a detour.

Bahá'u'lláh said, The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.”

In a word, the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette IL is stunning.

As you drive along Sheridan Road, the dome rises up, unmistakable in its power and beauty.

The building was designed by Louis Bourgeois and built in stages between the 1920s and the 1950s, and formally dedicated in 1953.

In 1978, the temple was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The day I pulled off Sheridan Road was a fine, sunny day. A wedding was taking place inside, so visitors weren’t welcome. But there were many tourists wandering around the grounds, every one taking photos.

The building is a symmetrical wonder, and the surrounding gardens mimic the same geometric design.

The Bahá'í religion was born 150 years ago in Iran based on the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh. Born of an aristocratic family, Bahá'u'lláh emphasized spiritual unity of all humankind.

According to Wikipedia, there are about five to six million faithful around the world in more than 200 countries and territories.

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