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Sikhism in Austria

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Sikhism in Austria
Total population
10,000
Religions
Sikhism
Languages
Austrian GermanPunjabiHindiUrdu
Related ethnic groups
German SikhsDutch SikhsDanish SikhsPolish Sikhs

Sikhism in Austria is a very small religious minority. There are about 10,000 Sikhs in Austria. As of 2012 there were three gurdwaras in Austria. As per Austrian government, Sikhism is now an official religion in Austria. The local population of Sikhs can now use Singh and Kaur as their last name.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Why Sikhism as registered religion in Austria matters - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ .Rana, Yudhvir (29 December 2020). "Sikhism now an official religion". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 December 2020.

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