Hinduism in Comoros

Hinduism in Comoros

Hinduism was brought to the Comoros by the Indian minority. Hinduism in both the independent Comoros and Mayotte play a very small part in the island's culture, heavily based on Islamic principles. However, the Indian population have contributed to the economy of the islands, most of them employed as doctors, lawyers and teachers.


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