Sikhism in Switzerland

Sikhism in Switzerland

Swiss Sikhs are a tiny religious minority in Switzerland. They number not more than 500. Despite being such a tiny community, there are 3 gurudwaras in Switzerland. In late 2004, about 500 Sikhs lived in Switzerland though the number had been comparatively high with some 3,000 Sikh asylum seekers during the mid-1980s. [ [http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/gurudwaras/gurudwaras-in-switzerland.html Gurdwaras in Switzerland] ]

Gurdwaras

There are 3 gurudwaras in Switzerland. [ [http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/gurudwaras/gurudwaras-in-switzerland.html Gurdwaras in Switzerland] ]

*Gurdwara Sahib, Langenthal

This gurdwara was 10 years into the making (from 1996 and construction was over in 2006). Built in the tradional Sikh architecture,it is the first shrine to be built in the traditional way in the country.

*Gurdwara Singh Sabha

*Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha

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