The Irfan ColloquiaThe `Irfán Colloquium started in 1993 and has continued to be held annually in North America and Europe. `Irfán activities aim at fostering systematic studies of the scriptures of the world's religions from the Bahá'í perspective and promoting scholarly studies in the sacred writings, verities, and fundamental principles of the belief system of the Bahá'í Faith. The programs of these colloquia also include presentations of the interface between the Bahá'í Faith and various religions and schools of thought. Irfán is a Persian-Arabic word referring to mystical, theological, and spiritual knowledge.