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Religion in Guyana is dominated by various branches of Christianity, with significant minorities of the adherents of Hinduism and Islam. Guyana is a secular state and the nation's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship.
Guyanese culture reflects the influence of Indian, African, Amerindian, British, Portuguese, Chinese, Creole, and Dutch cultures. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Guyana is part of the mainland Caribbean region. Guyanese culture shares a continuum with the cultures of islands in the West Indies .
All students attending private religious schools must participate in religious education, regardless of a student’s religious beliefs. [1] In the past, Christianity was the only religion being practised in schools, and children are asked to recite Christian prayers at least four times per day.
Comfa originates from the many religious traditions of the many peoples who settled in Guyana. Of these beliefs the main influences are from African traditional practices, specifically Kongo religion, Christianity and some elements from indigenous peoples.
Pages in category "Religion in Guyana" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Hinduism in Guyana is the religion of about 31% of the population in 2020. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] This makes Guyana the country with the highest percentage of Hindu residents in the Western Hemisphere . [ 3 ]
I haven’t lit an advent wreath in nearly 25 years, but the sulfuric scent of a lit match still transports me back to my childhood: dripping wax, the kitchen aglow in candlelight and the elation ...
Islam is the third largest religion in Guyana, after Christianity and Hinduism, respectively. According to the 2012 census, 7% of the country’s population is Muslim. [ 1 ] However, a Pew Research survey from 2010 estimates that 6.4% of the country is Muslim. [ 2 ]