Hinduism in Sierra Leone explained
Hinduism in Sierra Leone is the religion of some South Asian expatriates.[1] Hindus in Sierra Leone are primarily of South Asian descent and are usually traders.[2] There were 3,550 Hindus (0.05%) in Sierra Leone in 2015, according to ARDA.[3]
Freetown, the capital and principal city of Sierra Leone, has a large Hindu community, including a Hindu association and a priest. Hindus are allowed cremation in Freetown.[4]
Following the exodus of expatriates in 1999 during the Sierra Leone civil war, the Indian community numbers dwindled to about 1500, mostly businessmen of Sindhi origin.[5]
Demographics
Year | Percent | Increase |
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2001 | 0.1% | - |
2007 | 0.04% | -0.6 |
2015 | 0.05% | +0.01 | |
In 2001, there were 4,750 Hindus (0.1%) which decreased to 1,942 Hindus (0.04%) in 2007 and then increased to 3,550 Hindus (0.05%) in 2015.[6] [7] [8]
Temples
There is a functioning Hindu temple in Freetown.[9] It is run by the local Temple Committee. [10]
See also
Notes and References
- https://2001-2009.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71323.htm International Religious Freedom Report 2006, Sierra Leone
- Web site: Major Religions of Sierra Leone. 4 April 2018.
- Web site: Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile. thearda.com. 2021-10-12. 2021-10-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029174751/https://www.thearda.com/internationaldata/countries/Country_200_2.asp. dead.
- Web site: Indians’ Cremation Ceremony versus disgruntled youths in Sierra Leone . 2013-07-31 . 2016-03-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232655/http://www.news.sl/drwebsite/publish/printer_20057559.shtml . dead .
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070928044313/http://mea.gov.in/foreignrelation/11fr10.pdf Indian Community in Sierra Leone
- Web site: Religious Freedom Page. https://web.archive.org/web/20071106034707/http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/nationprofiles/Sierra_Leone/rbodies.html. dead. 6 November 2007.
- Web site: Country Profile: Sierra Leone (Republic of Sierra Leone). 14 February 2015. https://archive.today/20071014015550/http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=156. October 14, 2007.
- Web site: Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile. thearda.com. 2021-10-12. 2021-10-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029174751/https://www.thearda.com/internationaldata/countries/Country_200_2.asp. dead.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070928044313/http://mea.gov.in/foreignrelation/11fr10.pdf Indian Community in Sierra Leone
- Web site: India - Sierra Leone Relations . Government of India - Ministry of External Affairs . 28 March 2024 . 3 . February 2016 .