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However, the Association of Religion Data Archives states that as of 2005, 2.0% identify as Hindu.<ref>http://www.thearda.com/internationalData/countries/Country_23_2.asp</ref>.According to other sources it is 2.3%.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20090117042134/http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=93</ref> | However, the Association of Religion Data Archives states that as of 2005, 2.0% identify as Hindu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thearda.com/internationalData/countries/Country_23_2.asp|title=Belize, Religion And Social Profile | National Profiles | International Data | TheARDA|website=www.thearda.com}}</ref>.According to other sources it is 2.3%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090117042134/http://www.religiousintelligence.co.uk/country/?CountryID=93|title=Religious Intelligence - Country Profile: Belize|date=January 17, 2009|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> | ||
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Though 3.9% of the population of Belize are ], most of them are Christians. Only a few 40% are still Hindus. | Though 3.9% of the population of Belize are ], most of them are Christians. Only a few 40% are still Hindus. | ||
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There is a Hindu temple in Albert Street,Belize city. Festivals like ]<ref> |
There is a Hindu temple in Albert Street,Belize city. Festivals like ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/121074|title=Indian Community Celebrates Diwali in Belize | Channel5Belize.com}}</ref>, ]<ref>http://tvbv.starry.fun/eb5Dp-UI33k/Belize_Hindu_Temple_Celebrates_Janmashtmi_2012/</ref> are celebrated by Hindus in this temple. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Hinduism is a minority faith in Belize. According to 2010 census, 0.2% of Belize population is Hindu.
Demographics
2000 | 2010 | |||
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Number | % | Number | % | |
Total Population | 232,111 | 304,106 | ||
- Hindu Population | 367 | 0.2 | 612 | 0.2 |
However, the Association of Religion Data Archives states that as of 2005, 2.0% identify as Hindu..According to other sources it is 2.3%.
History
The Hindu community in Belize today consists mostly of families who arrived in the 1950s, when Belize was still a British colony. The community is composed almost entirely of Sindhis and so there are few cultural differences within it.
Today
Though 3.9% of the population of Belize are Indians, most of them are Christians. Only a few 40% are still Hindus. .
There is a Hindu temple in Albert Street,Belize city. Festivals like Diwali, Janmashtmi are celebrated by Hindus in this temple.
References
- Belize Population and Housing Census 2010: Country Report (PDF). Belmopan, Belize C.A.: he Statistical Institute of Belize. 2013. p. 23. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- "Belize, Religion And Social Profile | National Profiles | International Data | TheARDA". www.thearda.com.
- "Religious Intelligence - Country Profile: Belize". web.archive.org. January 17, 2009.
- Project, Joshua. "South Asian, general in Belize". joshuaproject.net.
- "Indian Community Celebrates Diwali in Belize | Channel5Belize.com".
- http://tvbv.starry.fun/eb5Dp-UI33k/Belize_Hindu_Temple_Celebrates_Janmashtmi_2012/
External links
- International Religious Freedom Report 2006, Belize
- The facts about East Indians
- Hindus celebrate Diwali in Belize
- Indian Diaspora in South America/ Belize
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