A Baha’i fireside is a very special gathering for people who want to learn about the Baha’i Faith. A fireside serves a very important function in the Baha’i community. That function is to educate anyone who is sincerely interested in learning about the Baha’i Faith. Since Baha’is are forbidden by the Founder of their Faith from proselytizing, firesides have become an important way for people to learn about and join the Baha’i Faith.