Sikhism in Northern Ireland
Sikhism is one of the smallest religions in Northern Ireland with over 389 Sikhs in the country, making up 0.22% of the population.
There have been Sikhs in Northern Ireland since the late 1920s – many of them former members of the British Army.[1]
There are 2 gurdwaras: one in Derry and one in Belfast.[2][3]
There are reports of Sikhs feeling culturally isolated in Northern Ireland.[4] The exemptions for turban-wearing Sikhs to not wear a helmet in certain workplaces, which had applied to Great Britain for 20 years, when it would otherwise be required, were extended to Northern Ireland.[5][6]
Demographics
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 219 | — |
| 2011 | 216 | −1.4% |
| 2021 | 389 | +80.1% |
| Census data on the number of Sikhs in Northern Ireland began in 2001. | ||
| Year | Percent | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.012% | - |
| 2011 | 0.011% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 0.020% | +80.1% |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sikhism". Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment. Sikhism. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ McGee, Elaine (28 January 2024). "Derry's Sikh temple given new lease of life". BBC News. Belfast: British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "GURU NANAK GURDWARA BELFAST". belfast.cylex-uk.co.uk. Cylex Local Search. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Buttoo, Sanjiv (14 May 2009). "Why Indians 'need voice' in NI". BBC News. L: British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Turban safety law extended to Northern Ireland". Belfast Telegraph. Belfast: Mediahuis. 15 May 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Government overturns turban workplace rule". gov.uk. HM Government. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
