Baháʼí Faith in Yemen

The Bahá’í Faith in Yemen is a small but active religious community that has been present in the country since the mid-nineteenth century. There are estimated to be a few thousand Bahá’ís in Yemen, including many from Yemeni tribes and prominent families, alongside long-time residents of Persian origin. Despite their small numbers, Yemeni Bahá’ís have contributed to national life through work in health care, engineering, education, reconciliation initiatives, youth development, and humanitarian relief, while facing severe repression—particularly in areas controlled by the Houthi authorities since 2014.