In a society where people have beliefs in deities, religion becomes a defining figure of morality and allegiance, in a country like Uganda where freedom of worship is a right, many religions and faiths have found home in Uganda more so the central region because of its high population.

The Bahai faith was introduced in Uganda in 1958 and a House of worship was built and completed in 1961. The architecture is one of its kind in Africa being that Uganda is the only country in Africa with a Bahai house of worship. It is located 7 kilometers away from the city center on Kikaya hill along Kampala Gayaza road.

The house of worship has been in place for over 57 years and more, sitting on a diameter of 100 meters and a height of more than 130 feet. It has a dome composed of lace like tiles, rising over 124 feet and a 44 feet in diameter. The foundation goes 10 feet underground. The green dome that was used in construction of the temple made of mosaic tiles was from Italy and lower roof tiles are from Belgium. The walls of the temple are of precast stone quarried in Uganda. The timber used to make the doors was from Uganda and the colored glass in the wall panels was bought from Germany.

It is a nine sided structure which represents oneness and unity of the faiths biggest tenets. It seats on a beautiful park like ground with lots of beautiful trees most of them being fruit tree species including flowers as well as a green carpet like grass, with clear gazette paths leading to the dome. This kind of environment attracts many people who sit on the grass and have a peaceful moment. For sure the tranquility you find in and out of the Temple is in itself a triumph to the designer.

The temple is open to all people regardless of religion. It brings together different faiths to meet and pray together at the house of worship. It is a house of worship where people of all religions may worship God without denominational restrictions. Readings and prayers may be set to music by choir, no musical instruments may be played in the house of worship and no sermons may be delivered.

Uganda is gifted with many cathedrals and places of worship, but there is no such place with matchless architecture like the Bahai temple. It is because of its uniqueness that it never runs out of photo shoots every weekend ranging from wedded couples to fashion houses and dating couples.

The temple is seated on 52 acres of land, and because of the vastness of its gardens, it attracts people from far. The place opens daily on 9:00am to 5:30 pm with a Sunday service at 10:30 am.  Besides the beautiful architecture of the temple structure. People are amazed by the beautiful natural environment in which it stands.

Along the beautiful photographic scenery of the temple, gardens and the interior, it’s against the rules to take photos with in the temple since its considered place has to be given its reverence. While the gardens have spots where you can sit, relax and meditate, you are required not to litter the place in any way.

It is on record that the bahai community has been part and partial of several social and economic developmental programs in Uganda. You may consider visiting the place for more information and a tangible nature experience that is like no other around the city