Hinduism in Tanzania

Hinduism in Tanzania

Hinduism is a minority religion in Tanzania, practiced by some 30,000 people in the mainland and Zanzibar combined. Most practitioners are of Indo-Tanzanian (particularly Gujarati) ancestry.

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* [http://www.hinduismtoday.com/archives/1996/2/1996-2-05.shtml Hinduism Today - "Hindus Stand Strong In Ancient Tanzania", February 1996]


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