Curious City   /     Why Is The Only North American Bah谩始铆 Temple In Wilmette?

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The huge, gleaming Bah谩始铆 House of Worship for North America definitely stands out from its suburban lakefront surroundings. It鈥檚 the oldest Bah谩始铆 temple in the world, and it鈥檚 also known as the holiest. But why is it in Wilmette, Illinois? That answer involves a trip to the temple, a celebrity run-in, and some good old-fashioned research.

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The huge, gleaming Bah谩始铆 House of Worship for North America definitely stands out from its suburban lakefront surroundings. It鈥檚 the oldest Bah谩始铆 temple in the world, and it鈥檚 also known as the holiest. But why is it in Wilmette, Illinois? T
Duration
00:21:58
Publishing date
2023-06-08 04:30
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