Baháʼí Faith in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

#23 among attractions in Dar es Salaam

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The Baháʼí Faith in Tanzania begins when the first pioneer, Claire Gung, arrived in 1950 in what was then called Tanganyika. With the first Tanganyikan to join the religion in 1952 the first Baháʼí Local Spiritual Assembly was elected in 1952 of Tanganyika in Dar es Salaam. In 1956 a regional Baháʼí Assembly which included Tanganyika was elected. Later each of the constituent countries successively formed their own independent Baháʼí National Spiritual Assembly and Tanganyika, with Zanzibar, formed its own in 1964 and it and the country was renamed Tanzania. Since 1986 the Baháʼís have operated the Ruaha Secondary School as a Baháʼí school. In 2005 Baháʼís were estimated at about 163,800 adherents. ()

Coordinates: 6°48'0"S, 39°16'48"E

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Dar es Salaam Tanzania

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Baháʼí Faith in Tanzania – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Askari Monument, Azania Front Lutheran Church, National Museum, Selander Bridge.

1.3 miSE
Memorial
Askari Monument, Dar es Salaam
34 min walk • Standing sentinel in the bustling city center of Dar es Salaam, the Askari Monument is a poignant memorial that honors the African troops who fought as the Carrier Corps in World War I under the British. This bronze statue depicts an Askari soldier in a World War I...
1.4 miSE
Church
Azania Front Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dar es Salaam, the bustling commercial capital of Tanzania, stands the Azania Front Lutheran Church – an emblem of spiritual solace and architectural grace. This historic church, with its distinctive red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, has...
1.3 miSE
Exhibits on Tanzania's history and culture
National Museum, Dar es Salaam
34 min walk • The National Museum of Tanzania is a cornerstone of cultural heritage in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam. Established in 1940, this museum is a sanctuary for those eager to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Tanzanian history, anthropology, and art.
~1450 ftN
Bridge
Selander Bridge, Dar es Salaam
7 min walk • Selander Bridge, a vital artery in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is an architectural marvel that spans the Kurasini Creek, linking the central business district to the Oysterbay and the Msasani Peninsula.
1.1 miN
6°47'5"S • 39°16'39"E
Dar Free Market Shopping Mall, Dar es Salaam
28 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miSE
Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
Nyumba ya Sanaa, Dar es Salaam
25 min walk • Nyumba ya Sanaa, also known as the Mwalimu Nyerere Cultural Centre or Julius Nyerere Cultural Centre, was a cultural centre, art workshop and art gallery in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was established in 1972 to promote local modern art and craftsmanship.
1.3 miSE
Universities and schools
The Institute of Finance Management, Dar es Salaam
35 min walk • The Institute of Finance Management is a public Institute in Tanzania established in 1972. It stands as the oldest higher learning financial institution in Tanzania. The institute has been involved in teaching, research, and consultancy.
1 miS
Universities and schools
College of Business Education, Dar es Salaam
25 min walk • The College of Business Education is a higher learning institution in Tanzania established in 1965, registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical Education to offer Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programmes in various fields of study.
1.1 miN
Lighthouse
Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse, Dar es Salaam
30 min walk • The Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse is located on the coast of Dar es salaam, Tanzania in Oyster Bay. The lighthouse works in conjunction with the Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse to warn ships away from the cliffs at the Msasani peninsula.
1.1 miSE
Stock exchange
Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, Dar es Salaam
29 min walk • The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange is a stock exchange located on Ohio Street, west of Kivukoni, south east of Dar es Salaam, the commercial capital and largest city in Tanzania. It was incorporated in September 1996 and trading started in April 1998.
1.3 miN
Lighthouse
Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse, Dar es Salaam
33 min walk • The Oyster Bay Range Front Lighthouse is located on the coast of Dar es salaam, Tanzania in Oyster Bay. The lighthouse works in conjunction with the Oyster Bay Rear Range Lighthouse to warn ships away from the cliffs at the Msasani peninsula.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Baháʼí Faith in Tanzania?

Nearby attractions include Selander Bridge, Dar es Salaam (7 min walk), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam (16 min walk).

How to get to Baháʼí Faith in Tanzania by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baháʼí Faith in Tanzania:

Bus

Fire (26 min walk)
Jangwani BRT Bus Terminal (28 min walk)