Hinduism Hinduism () is an Indian religion or '' dharma'', a religious and universal order or way of life by which followers abide. As a religion, it is the world's third-largest, with over 1.2–1.35 billion followers, or 15–16% of the global p ...

is a minority faith in

Oman Oman ( ; ar, عُمَان ' ), officially the Sultanate of Oman ( ar, سلْطنةُ عُمان ), is an Arabian country located in southwestern Asia. It is situated on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, and spans the mouth of ...

practised by 5.5% of its population. Oman is the only country in the Middle East with an indigenous Hindu minority. Hindus in Oman are represented by the religious organization ''Hindu Mahajan Temple''. Shiva temple, Muscat

History

Hinduism first came to Oman in 1507 when Kutchi speaking Hindus arrived in Muscat from Kutch region in India. There were at least 4,000 Hindus in Oman in the early 19th century. In 1895, the Hindu colony in Muscat came under attack by the Ibadhis and by 1900, the number of Hindus decreased to 300. During the independence of Oman, only a few dozen Hindus remained in Oman. The historical Hindu Quarters of al-Waljat and al-Banyan where Hindus lived are no longer occupied by Hindus.

Demographics

Oman is the only country in the Middle East with an indigenous Hindu population. There are at least 1000 Indians (mostly Hindus) in Oman with Omani citizenship. According to the CIA, there are 259,780 Hindus constituting 5.5% of population.

Temples

There are two officially recognized Hindu temples in Oman. * Shiva temple in Muscat in Oman is one of the oldest Hindu temples in the Middle East region. *Krishna Temple in Muscat.

Famous Hindus in Oman

*Kanaksi Khimji - only Hindu Sheikh in the world * Suraj Kumar, Cricketer

References

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History

Demographics

Temples

Famous Hindus in Oman

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