Trinidad and tobago Muslim Population: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (3 July 2025) as part of a two -day visit. Trinidad and Tobago have a population of about 1.3 million, out of which 45 percent are people of Indian origin. Talking about a particular religion here, the number of Christian communities is very high. Here are about 55.2 percent of the people who believe in Christianity. The population of those who believe in Hinduism is 18.2 percent, while the population of those who believe in Islam is only 5 percent. Apart from this, there are 21.6 percent people who do not believe in any religion.
Trinidad and Tobago presents the ideal of a religious tolerance. Spiritual baptist 5.7 per cent, Ojisha religion 0.9 per cent, Rasta 0.3 per cent are also included in valid religions. Recognition and public holidays are prescribed by the government for every religion. All communities have the freedom to maintain cultural identity.
Hinduism begins in Trinidad and Tobago
Hinduism in Trinidad and Tobago started in 1838 with contracted workers from India. They were brought for work in sugarcane fields on behalf of British colonists. He not only kept his language, customs and culture alive, but today Hanuman Temple, Shiva temple, and many other religious places have become the identity there. Hanuman Temple of Trinidad, which is 85 feet high and the largest in the entire Western Hemisphere. Diwali Nagar, a cultural center where thousands of people gather on Diwali every year. Festivals like Shivaratri, Holi and Dussehra are celebrated with full enthusiasm. This visit of Prime Minister Modi confirms that India is serious about strengthening relations with its diaspora.
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