Universal House of Justice, Executive board of the Bahá'í Faith in Haifa, Israel

The Universal House of Justice is the international governing body of the Bahá'í Faith, seated on the slope of Mount Carmel in Haifa. Its white stone seat has a long colonnade of tall fluted columns on a high plain base, a flat entablature above, and a smooth dome on a drum behind the roofline. Nine members, elected every five years, hold authority only as a body.

This body began operations in 1963, establishing a new phase in Bahá'í administration following principles set by Bahá'u'lláh. The founding was based on instructions detailed in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, the central religious text that guides the faith.

The name "Universal House of Justice" was first used by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá to distinguish this supreme body from local Houses of Justice. Its decisions are regarded as infallible by Baháʼís, and its annual Ridván messages guide the worldwide community. The building is not open to the public, but its role can be learned about at local Baháʼí centres.

The building sits on Mount Carmel overlooking Haifa and is accessible to visitors who wish to see the structure and surroundings. It is best to check ahead about visiting, as it remains an active administrative center.

The nine members are elected by secret ballot with no nominations or campaigning, and every adult male Bahá'í is eligible. All other elected and appointed roles in the faith are open to both sexes; the writings state the reason for this exception will become clear in the future. The most recent election was held on 29 April 2023.