Mochi (Sikh)

Mochi (Sikh)
Mochi
Total population
1,800 [1]
Regions with significant populations
•  India
Languages

• Eastern Punjabi
Religion

• Sikhism 100% •
Related ethnic groups

• converted from Mochi (Hindu)

The Mochi are a community, found in North India. They are the traditional shoemakers of South Asia.[2] The Mochis of Sikh religion are minority ethnic group, who were Hindu Mochis, who converted to Sikhism.

References

  1. ^ Mochi, Sikh
  2. ^ People of India Haryana Volume XXIII edited by M L Sharma & J A. K Bhatia pages 365 to 368

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