Hinduism in Sierra Leone

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]

  1. ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2006, Sierra Leone reported that there is small number of Hindus in Sierra Leone
  2. ^ "Major Religions of Sierra Leone". 4 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Sierra Leone, Religion And Social Profile". thearda.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  4. ^ "Indians' Cremation Ceremony versus disgruntled youths in Sierra Leone". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
  5. ^ Indian Community in Sierra Leone, p. 5