Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

MUAD OUDEH, Secretary General of the Ahmadi Muslim community, based in the Kababir neighborhood, describes his view of Islam in front of portraits of the community's founders and Khilafat. The Ahmadiyya is an Indian sect of Islam, founded in the 19th century, which promotes peace among nations and opposes religious coercion. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

MUAD OUDEH, Secretary General of the Ahmadi Muslim community, based in the Kababir neighborhood, describes his view of Islam in front of portraits of the community's founders and Khilafat. The Ahmadiyya is an Indian sect of Islam, founded in the 19th century, which promotes peace among nations and opposes religious coercion. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Christmas preparations are disturbed by sudden funeral arrangements at the Saint Elias Cathedral of the Melkite Catholics. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Christmas preparations are disturbed by sudden funeral arrangements at the Saint Elias Cathedral of the Melkite Catholics. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Ben-Gurion Boulevard, in the heart of the German Colony, is decorated in the Christmas spirit. The German Colony was founded in the 19th century by German Templers who came to establish a Christian community in the Holy Land. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community based in the Kababir neighborhood.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

The Quran and holy books of the Ahmadi Muslim community, based in the Kababir neighborhood, in the community mosque. The Ahmadiyya is an Indian sect of Islam, founded in the 19th century, which promotes peace among nations and opposes religious coercion. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

The Quran and holy books of the Ahmadi Muslim community, based in the Kababir neighborhood, in the community mosque. The Ahmadiyya is an Indian sect of Islam, founded in the 19th century, which promotes peace among nations and opposes religious coercion. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Christmas preparations are disturbed by sudden funeral arrangements at the Saint Elias Cathedral of the Melkite Catholics. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Christmas preparations are disturbed by sudden funeral arrangements at the Saint Elias Cathedral of the Melkite Catholics. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

The Great Mosque minaret stands at the base of the modern Sail Tower. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Portraits of the Ahmadi Muslim community's founders and Khilafat displayed in the mosque in the Kababir neighborhood. The Ahmadiyya is an Indian sect of Islam, founded in the 19th century, which promotes peace among nations and opposes religious coercion. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

The Ahmadi Muslim community mosque, based in the Kababir neighborhood. The Ahmadiyya is an Indian sect of Islam, founded in the 19th century, which promotes peace among nations and opposes religious coercion. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Christmas preparations are disturbed by sudden funeral arrangements at the Saint Elias Cathedral of the Melkite Catholics. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Portraits of the Ahmadi Muslim community's founders and Khilafat displayed in the mosque in the Kababir neighborhood. The Ahmadiyya is an Indian sect of Islam, founded in the 19th century, which promotes peace among nations and opposes religious coercion. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

The market in the heart of Wadi Nisnas is decorated in the Christmas spirit. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community based in the Kababir neighborhood.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

MUAD OUDEH, Secretary General of the Ahmadi Muslim community, based in the Kababir neighborhood, describes his view of Islam in front of portraits of the community's founders and Khilafat. The Ahmadiyya is an Indian sect of Islam, founded in the 19th century, which promotes peace among nations and opposes religious coercion. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Christmas preparations are disturbed by sudden funeral arrangements at the Saint Elias Cathedral of the Melkite Catholics. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Christmas preparations are disturbed by sudden funeral arrangements at the Saint Elias Cathedral of the Melkite Catholics. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

Christmas preparations are disturbed by sudden funeral arrangements at the Saint Elias Cathedral of the Melkite Catholics. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community.

Israel: Religious Tolerance in Haifa

The Bambino meat shop in the Wadi Nisnas market displays prices in Hebrew and Arabic. Haifa has a multiethnic and multi-religious population of 260,000, with a Jewish prevalence of 91%. The Arab minority is Christian (4.5%), Muslim (3.5%) and Druze (1%). The city is home to the Bahai Faith World Center, its magnificent gardens and holy shrine as well as Israel’s only Ahmadi Muslim community based in the Kababir neighborhood.