Sikhism in Northern Ireland explained
Sikhism is one of the smallest religions in Northern Ireland with over 389 Sikhs in the country, making up 0.22% of the population.
There have been Sikhs in Northern Ireland since the late 1920s – many of them former members of the British Army.[1]
There are 2 gurdwaras: one in Derry and one in Belfast.[2] [3]
There are reports of Sikhs feeling culturally isolated in Northern Ireland.[4] The exemptions for turban-wearing Sikhs to not wear a helmet in certain workplaces, which had applied to Great Britain for 20 years, when it would otherwise be required, were extended to Northern Ireland.[5] [6]
Demographics
Hindus in Northern Ireland| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|
| 2001 | 0.012% | - |
| 2011 | 0.011% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 0.020% | +80.1% | |
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Sikhism . Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment. Sikhism . 2024-09-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240423163113/https://ccea.org.uk/learning-resources/world-religions-other-christianity/religions/sikhism . 2024-04-23.
- News: McGee . Elaine . 2024-01-28 . Derry's Sikh temple given new lease of life . BBC News . British Broadcasting Corporation . Belfast . 2024-09-12.
- Web site: GURU NANAK GURDWARA BELFAST . 2021-03-18 . belfast.cylex-uk.co.uk . Cylex Local Search . 2024-09-12 .
- News: Buttoo . Sanjiv . 2009-05-14 . Why Indians 'need voice' in NI . BBC News . British Broadcasting Corporation . L . 2024-09-12.
- News: 2014-05-15 . Turban safety law extended to Northern Ireland . Belfast Telegraph . Mediahuis . Belfast . 2024-09-12.
- Web site: Government overturns turban workplace rule . 2021-03-18 . gov.uk . HM Government . 2015-10-01.
