Although the Baha'i faith began in a Muslim country, it is a separate religion. It's teachings centre on the unity of mankind, the harmony of religion and science, equality of men and women and universal peace.

There are no unusual requirements for a Baha'i patients in hospital He or she will accept usual routines and treatment.

Special Occasions
NAWRUZ – The New Year, is celebrated on 21st March each year.

Language

Baha'i patients come from many backgrounds.

Religion

There are no clergy but a patient may wish to have a visitor from the Spiritual Assembly of Baha'i come to pray.

Diet

Alcohol is not permitted - including alcohol in cooking

Fasting

Members of the Baha'i faith fast for a period from 2nd March - 21st March. The fast is from sunrise to sunset. Invalids, children, the elderly, expectant mothers and nursing mothers are exempt from fasting. If a patient is fasting, arrangements need to be made to make food available before dawn and after dusk.

Death

Baha'is believe in an afterlife and therefore they treat the body with great respect after death.
Routine last offices are appropriate.
Cremation is not permitted.
Burial should take place within one hour’s journey from the place of death

Post Mortem, Organ Transplantation
No objections to post mortem, organ transplants or transfusion.