General Visitor Guidelines

To maintain a scared and peaceful atmosphre

  • Please carry a valid Identification Card. For Ugandan’s preferably a National ID. 
  • Visitors of other nationalities may present any valid form of identification.
  • Entry is free, and management reserves the right to entry.
  • Please use the Main Gate near Kampala Quality Primary School, unless instructed otherwise.
  • Dress modestly. Wearing sexually revealing clothing is not allowed.
  • Alcohol, vaping, drugs and smoking are prohibited.
  • Ensure to keep the place clean and respectful.
  • Vulgar langauage, loud voices, loud music, and excessive noise, as well as engaging in violent and destructive behaviour are not allowed. 
  • Do not carry sharp items or weapons. 
  • No photography is permitted inside the Temple Auditorium.
  • Do not block entrances and pathways.
  • Use of live music or sound effects, constumes, ballons, banners, furniture and other props are not permitted.
  • Driving around or cycying close to the House of Worship is not permitted.
  • Depending on the number and size of the vehicles, you may be asked to park outside the Temple grounds.
  • The Baháʼí House of Worship is private property, and we reserve the right to restrict access to certain areas, or to revoke access at our discretion without notice. Disruptive bahaviours could result in a request to leave the property and/or contacting the police.

Photography and Videography

  • For formal photography and video making, bookings  must be made in advance in person.
  • Photography/Videography on grounds is free of charge.
  • Use the general area designated for you by the staff.
  • The premises can be accessed by up to 20 adults for the purpose of taking photos. To foster easy guiding and constant monitoring of different groups while on the Temple grounds. 
  • Car drivers must park in the designated parking space. Parking is at your own risk. 
  •  For wedding photoshoots, a maximum of 5 vehicles per group may be parked within the premises. Any additional vehicles must be parked outside the premises at the owner’s risk. 
  • Wedding photography sessions are limited to a maximum of 2 hours to ensure that other visitors and groups also have an opppotunity to use the grounds and parking facilites.
  • Use the public restrooms when changing clothing. Do not change clothing on the Temple grounds
  • Make use of wastebaskets/trash cans when necessary. Avoid littering. 
  • Do not Pick flowers or play with or on the trees. 
  • It is important to observe silence inside and around the Temple  and reasonable volume in other areas of the gardens.
  • When taking photos on Temple grounds, make sure to use appropriate poses.
  • Ensure that all your group members are sober (free from any intoxicating substances)
  • When taking photos, avoid crossing over to the administration building (National Centre).
  • Follow and abide by any other guidelines given by the Temple staff found on duty.
  • Drone launching or operation is not permitted on the Baháʼí House of Worship grounds. Drones operated over the Temple and Temple property from remote locations are also not permitted. Any violations will be reported to the police.
  • Commercial Photography/Videography, the name or image of the Baháʼí House of Worship is a registered trademark. The production and sale of using the image of the Baháʼí House of Worship is not permitted.
  • The building is not available as a backdrop for modelling shoots, glamour shots, or in any other way that can aid in the sale or promotion of a product, influencer, or service. 
  • No photographer/photography or videography/video or other commercial enterprise may expressly or implicitly convey the endorsement of the Baháʼí House of Worship. The publication, public distribution or public display of Baháʼí House of Worship images in any way that might imply endorsement of any kind is not permitted without prior written approval of the trademark owner.
  • Publishers and producers wishing to include an image of the Temple in a publication, television program, website or the like are requested to seek prior permission by contacting the Temple’s Office. Consideration of such requests will consider the context in which the image will occur, the nature of the publication or program and whether the proposed use will uphold the dignity of the Temple, which Baháʼís consider to be a sacred place.
  • Permission will not be given to any use of the image of the Temple in commercial, alcohol or political advertisements, nor for any purpose that could associate it with a commercial product or company in the mind of the public.
  • News outlets, filmmakers, journalists and other media interests who wish to take photographs, video, or conduct film shoots at the House of Worship must have prior approval. Please email howinfocentredesk@gmail.com for more information on policies and procedures.
  • Booking representatives or signatory is responsible for ensuring that all members of the group are familiar with and adhere to these guidelines.
  • The Administration reserves the right to ask you to leave or to deny you entry.

Picnics at the Temple grounds

  • Use the general area designated for you by the staff. 
  • Do not eat at, or close to the perimeter of the Temple building.
  • All eatables, drinks and bags must be passed at the gate for thorough checking.
  • Do not sneak in eatables, drinks or any items into the premises through the Temple fence.
  • Ensure to bring your own trash bags.
  • Make use of dustbins/ trash cans or take your rubbish with you.

Visitation Days & Time

Open Days

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Closed Day

Mondays 

Community Devotionals

Sundays 

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM