Sikhism in the Cayman Islands

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Sikhism in the Cayman Islands
Khanda (Sikh Symbol).svg
Total population
200
Religions
Sikhism
Languages
English  • Punjabi

Sikhs in the Cayman Islands are a religious minority in Cayman Islands. There is estimated to be 200 Sikhs living there. [1]

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History

Whilst there is little history on Sikhs in the Cayman Islands, most migration has been driven by professional opportunities in finance, construction, tourism, and other industries. [2]

Ishan Singh is a Sikh community representative on the island. [3]

In 2013, the Sikh community held a food and toy drive to celebrate the Gurpurb of Guru Nanak. [4]

Gurdwara

There is no available Gurdwara on the Cayman Islands. The Sikh community meet periodically for religious congregations and community work. [5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sikh community marks celebration with food drive". Cayman Compass. 24 October 2022. the Sikh community has about 200 members
  2. ↑ "India- Cayman Islands Relations" (PDF). Ministry of External Affairs (India). January 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Hosts 2nd Annual National Interfaith Symposium" (PDF). Caymanian Times. 21 February 2024. Representatives from four prominent faith traditions, including Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism, and Islam
  4. ↑ "Sikh community, Compass Media team up for food, toy drive". Cayman Compass. 2 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Raggonath, Reshma (2 December 2023). "Sikh community, Compass Media team up for food, toy drive". Cayman Compass. Cayman's Sikh community will be holding a special food and toy drive this Sunday at the Loft in the Compass Centre as they celebrate their annual festival Guru Nanak Gurpurab.
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