The Baha'i Faith originated in Persia in 1844 with the rise of the Babi Faith under the leadership of The Bab, signifying a departure from Islamic traditions influenced by mystical Sufi practices. In 1868, Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha'i Faith, was exiled to Acre, Israel. Despite initial imprisonment, the Bahá’í community gained esteem. Mount Carmel was designated as the global headquarters and the final resting place for The Bab by Bahá’u’lláh.
Apart from establishing centers in Acre and Haifa, the Baha'is also settled in East Kinneret and the Jordan Valley. This settlement began in 1882 and lasted until 1951, during which four settlements—A-Samra, Nokiev, Umm Joni, and Adesiya—were founded. Over time, portions of land from the Nokiev settlement were sold to Jewish organizations, leading to the establishment of Kibbutz Ein Gav in 1937. Despite this, harmonious relations persisted between the Baha'is and the kibbutz residents. During the War of Independence, the villagers moved to Haifa and were granted alternative lands in different areas of the State of Israel. In 1985, the Nokiev cemetery, previously within the kibbutz, was relocated to its current site at the request of Baha'i leaders.
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