The document discusses the Bahá'í Faith, a monotheistic religion founded in 19th century Persia with approximately 5-6 million followers worldwide. It notes there are significant Bahá'í sites and monuments located in Haifa, Israel, including the gold-ornamented Shrine of the Báb which entombs Bahá'u'lláh's herald. The document describes the Bahá'í gardens in Haifa as a geometric cascade of hanging gardens and terraces that serve as a visual gift to the city.