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Religious Centers

Outside of Afghanistan Center Location Comments Asamai Temple Flushing, New York USA Managed by Afghan Hindu Association in New York. Established in 1991.Schedule: Every Tuesday 7:00PM – 8:30PM – Sundarkand and Hanuman Chalisa followed by Prasad and Langar Hindu Community Center Hicksville, New York USA Managed by Afghan Hindu Association in New York. Established in… Continue reading Religious Centers

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Afghanistan – International Religious Freedom Report 2009

Source The constitution states that Islam is the “religion of the state” and that “no law can be contrary to the beliefs and provisions of the sacred religion of Islam.” In 2004, the constitution accorded both Shi’a and Sunni Islam equal recognition. The constitution proclaims that “followers of other religions are free to exercise their… Continue reading Afghanistan – International Religious Freedom Report 2009

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Hinduism in Afghanistan

Hinduism in Afghanistan dates back to the Vedic periods when the country shared a common culture with India. Along with Buddhism and Zoroastrianism, Hinduism was also practiced among the local people, who were a heterogeneous mix of Iranian, Nuristani and Indo-Aryan background. Many of the local Iranian peoples embraced the Hindu religion and culture, including… Continue reading Hinduism in Afghanistan

Afghanistan – International Religious Freedom Report 2008

Source The Constitution states that Islam is the “religion of the state” and that “no law can be contrary to the beliefs and provisions of the sacred religion of Islam.” It proclaims that “followers of other religions are free to exercise their faith and perform their religious rites within the limits of the provisions of… Continue reading Afghanistan – International Religious Freedom Report 2008

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