Hinduism in Pakistan
Hinduism is the second biggest religion in Pakistan, with about 2.14% of the population being Hindus. This is around 4.4 million people, according to the 2017 Pakistani census. However, the Pakistan Hindu Council says there are 8-10 million Hindus, making up 4% of the population.[1] The Umerkot district has the highest percentage of Hindus, with 52.2% of the population being Hindu. The Tharparkar district has the most Hindus in total, with 714,698 people.[2]
Most Hindus in Pakistan live in Punjab and Sindh. They speak different languages like Sindhi, Gujarati, Tamil, Seraiki, Aer, Dhatki, and others. In rural Sindh, the diversity of beliefs often makes it hard to strictly define Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Islam. Even though Pakistan is mostly Muslim, Sindh has a strong Hindu heritage.[3]
Hinduism In Pakistan Media
Hinglaj Mata Mandir Cave entrance.
Extent of the Indus Valley Civilization sites.
The Pashupati seal.
The Swaminarayan Temple in Karachi was a departure point for those migrating to India after independence.
Protest against forced conversion of Hindu girls, procession conducted by Pakistan Hindu Council
Festival of Holi in Lahore
Tamil Hindus celebrating a religious festival in karachi
APP77-17HYDERABAD: October 17 – Hindu community children busy in their religious rituals in the temple during the Hindu community festival Dewali.
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References
- ↑ "Headcount finalised sans third-party audit". The Express Tribune. 2018-05-26. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ↑ "Hindu Population (PK) – Pakistan Hindu Council". web.archive.org. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
- ↑ Maclean, Derryl N. (1989). Religion and Society in Arab Sind. Brill. p. 52. ISBN 90-04-08551-3.
