Hinduism in Luxembourg

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Hinduism in Luxembourg is a minority faith. According to ARDA, Luxembourg had 283 (0.05%) Hindus in 2015.

Hindu Forum Luxembourg (HFL)

The HFL was created by 21 members of the Hindu community in Luxembourg from India, Nepal, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. It is now planning to build a Hindu temple in Luxembourg. [1] [2] The organisation celebrates Hindu festivals such as Krishna Janmashtami, etc. [3]

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References

  1. "Opening of the new centre of Hindu Forum of Luxembourg Hindu Forum of Europe". hinduforum.eu. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
  2. "RTL Today - Culture: Hindu Center launched in Luxembourg". today.rtl.lu. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
  3. "Hindu Forum to Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami". chronicle.lu. Retrieved 2019-01-26.