The Baha'i Faith is an independent monotheistic religion with its own sacred scriptures, laws, calendar, and holy days. It was founded by Baha'u'llah in 19th-century Persia. The first public mention of the Baha'i Faith in North America was at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, IL. The National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States and Canada was incorporated in 1927.
Baha'i Faith US Membership Data
| Year | Clergy | Churches | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | - | 55 | 1,967 |
| 1936 | - | 88 | 2,584 |
| 1942 | - | - | 4,489 |
| 1947 | - | 137 | 5,232 |
| 1952 | - | 180 | - |
| 1967 | - | 394 | - |
| 1992 | - | 1,700 | 110,000 |
