The Baha'i faith claims to be the youngest monotheistic faith in the world, having been founded in 1844 in Iran. It boasts more than five million adherents throughout the world, from many different countries and ethnic backgrounds. The Clearwater Baha'i Center serves as a community outreach facility in addition to a place of worship and support. It conducts spiritual education, activities and events and is committed to spreading the Baha'i faith throughout Clearwater and Pinellas County.