Pew research, Islam, Christianity, India, Nepal, Hinduism, Buddhism

No country has given Hinduism “official” or “preferred” religion status

Although over 80 countries have either an “official religion” or “preferred religion”, but Hinduism is not an official or preferred religion in any country of the world, according to a Pew Research Center report published on October three. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism is the “official state religion” in 27, 13 and two countries; and “preferred/favored religion” […]

Malaysia divided over Islamic laundry

A laundry service only for Muslims? Yes, that is what Islamic laundry is all about. In Malaysia, a laundry service on Jalan Junid, in Muar, created waves on Facebook when Persatuan Gaya Hidup Sihat Pelabuhan Klang posted the images from the laundry service which read: “For Muslim consumers only. Muslim-friendly. Take off your shoes outside.” […]

Hindu temple planned in Kentucky

A Hindu Temple or a proper worship place is reportedly being planned in Bowling Green (Kentucky), USA. According to reports, City-County Board of Adjustments of Warren County in Kentucky has approved Conditional Use Permit for a religious institution requested by International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization. Few Americans may know a Hindu, but they like them a […]