Sikhism in Austria
Sikhism in Austria is a very small religious minority. There are about 9,000 Sikhs in Austria. [1] As of 2012 there were three gurdwaras in Austria.[2]
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In 2009, Ravidassia-sect leader Ramanand Dass was murdered by religious opponents in Vienna.[3] As per Austrian government, Sikhism is now an official religion. The local Sikh population of Austria can now use Singh and Kaur as their last name.[4]
Further reading
References
- "Why Sikhism as registered religion in Austria matters - Times of India". The Times of India.
- Knut A. Jacobsen; Kristina Myrvold (8 November 2012). Sikhs Across Borders: Transnational Practices of European Sikhs. A&C Black. pp. 108–. ISBN 978-1-4411-1387-0.
- Singh, I P (5 June 2009). "Lakhs attend state funeral for Sant Ramanand". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
- .Rana, Yudhvir (29 December 2020). "Sikhism now an official religion". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
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