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The Baháʼí Faith began in the 19th century in Persia.
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The Baháʼí Faith started in the 1800s, when a man named Baháʼu'lláh declared his mission to bring a new message of unity and peace. This took place in Persia, which is modern-day Iran. Before Baháʼu'lláh, there was a religious movement called the Bábí Faith, which set the stage for the Baháʼí teachings. Baháʼu'lláh’s writings and life events are recorded and studied by Baháʼís worldwide.
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