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How do Bahá’ís participate in interfaith dialogue and cooperation?

Bahá’ís often roll up their sleeves alongside people of all faiths, building bridges through both heart and action. At neighborhood levels, informal devotional gatherings bring Jews, Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus and others together to read sacred texts, share reflections and break bread. Those “sacred feasts” create welcoming spaces where differences don’t drive wedges but instead spark curiosity and friendship.

On a broader scale, Bahá’í communities join interfaith councils and coalitions addressing urgent challenges—climate justice, refugee support, youth empowerment. In cities from Nairobi to New York, representatives attend roundtables and panel discussions, lending a unity-based perspective that underscores humanity’s shared destiny. During this year’s UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, for instance, Bahá’í speakers highlighted how spiritual principles guide environmental stewardship, reminding everyone that caring for the planet isn’t a solo act but a team effort.

Digital platforms have become fertile ground for cooperation too. Webinars and virtual conferences bring together scholars and activists from Tokyo to Toronto, showcasing how Eastern-influenced Bahá’í teachings on oneness resonate amid growing cultural fragmentation. When a refugee crisis erupts in Europe, virtual task forces spring into life, connecting faith-based organizations to coordinate housing, language classes and trauma counseling.

Younger generations, often dubbed “digital natives,” find their niche by spearheading social media campaigns and hosting online interfaith youth forums. These budding leaders swap stories of local service projects—planting community gardens, organizing blood drives—proving that shared values trump doctrinal divides.

Whether kneeling in silent prayer alongside a Sikh friend or drafting joint statements on human rights with Catholic partners, Bahá’ís lean into cooperation with genuine warmth. It’s not about ticking off boxes on an interfaith checklist but about weaving a tapestry of solidarity, where every strand—regardless of faith background—holds equal weight. That spirit of unity underpins every handshake, every shared hymn, and every collaborative effort to uplift humanity.