Sikhism in Greece

Sikhism in Greece
Σιχ στην Ελλάδα
Damaskinos of Athens meeting with turbaned Indian-Sikh troops (three persons from the left) in Salonika (1945)
Total population
20,000
Regions with significant populations
Athens · Megara · Chalkida · Psachna
Religions
Sikhism
Languages
Punjabi · Greek

Sikhism in Greece dates back to the early 1900s, where many Sikhs came to the country through British Indian Army in the World War I and World War II. As of 2012, there are approximately 20,000 Sikhs in Greece.[1] The Sikh population in Greece has grown over the years, with many Sikhs migrating to the country for agricultural work or to start their own businesses.

  1. ^ Lavin, Talia (26 April 2015). "Vibrant Vaisakhi Celebrates Sikh Life In Greece". Huffington Post. The Sikh community in Greece, numbered at around 20,000 according to a 2012 report, joined together to mark the holy day