The Universal House of Justice is the international governing council of the Baha’i Faith. Ordained by Baha’u’llah in His book of laws, the Kitab-i-Aqdas, it is a nine-member body elected every five years by the entire membership of all national Baha’i assemblies.
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‘An abiding cause of admiration’: message sent to Baha’is of the world following Counsellors’ conference
The international governing body of the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice, has sent a message to the Baha’is of the world on the occasion of the close of the Conference ...
‘Building havens of peace’: Universal House of Justice sends message in regards to Nine Year Plan
The international governing body of the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice, has released a message to the Continental Boards of Counsellors, currently assembled at a conference in the ...
Universal House of Justice announces acquisition of Haifa property where Baha’u’llah once stayed
The international governing body of the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice, has sent a message to all the world’s Baha’i national governing bodies informing them that a Templar house ...
‘Spirited collaboration’: Universal House of Justice sends message to Australian delegates
The international governing body of the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice, has sent a message in response to a letter penned by the delegates attending the 2025 National Baha’i ...
‘Shining examples of noble endeavour’: Ridvan message casts spotlight on advances around the world
The international governing body of the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice, has released its 2025 Ridvan message, casting a spotlight on the “striking breakthroughs” that are being made ...
New Baha’i House of Worship announced for the Philippines
The international governing body of the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice, has announced that a new national Baha’i House of Worship is set to be constructed in the vicinity of Manila ...