Is Hinduism allowed in Qatar?

Hindus, Buddhists, Baháʼís, and members of other religious groups do not operate as freely as Christian congregations; however, they did not seek official recognition from the Government during the reporting period.
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Is there temple in Qatar?

There are churches and there is a Hindu temple too. The Hindu temple is actually a villa that is close to the mall roundabout (I think), don't remember its exact location. But if you inquire as ICC (Indian Cultural Center or maybe even the Indian Embassy), they will be able to give you the details.
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Can Hindu go to Saudi Arabia?

Only Muslims are allowed to acquired the nationality and all of the Hindus living the nation are foreigner based Expatriate and tourism on working and tourist permit.
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What is the official religion of Qatar?

The constitution declares Islam to be the state religion and states sharia shall be “a main source” of legislation. According to the constitution, the Emir must be Muslim. The constitution provides for hereditary rule by men in the Emir's branch of the al Thani family.
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Can I take a Bible to Qatar?

Individuals and religious institutions are allowed to import Bibles and other religious items for personal or congregational use. Christian religious literature, with the exception of Bibles, is readily available in English in local bookstores.
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What is Dubai religion?

The constitution designates Islam as the official religion. It guarantees freedom of worship as long as it does not conflict with public policy or morals. It states all persons are equal before the law, and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religious belief.
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Is there any Hindu in Iran?

Hinduism is a minor religion in Iran. As of 2015, there were 39,200 Hindus residing in Iran. Two Hindu temples were built by the Arya Samaj, one in Bandar Abbas and one in Zahedan, both funded by Indian merchants in the late 19th century.
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Can Hindu go to Hajj?

Can non-Muslims do the hajj? No. Although Christians and Jews believe in the God of Abraham, they are not allowed to perform the hajj. Indeed, the government of Saudi Arabia forbids all non-Muslims from entering the holy city of Mecca at all.
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Does Dubai have Hindu temples?

The Dubai Hindu Temple is a place of worship for Hindus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The small temple caters to the large Hindu community in the United Arab Emirates and is currently the only Hindu temple in the UAE.
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Are there Hindu temple in UAE?

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir of Abu Dhabi in UAE is a traditional Hindu place of worship that is being built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The site is located at Abu Mureikhah, which is near Al Rahba off the Dubai–Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway.
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Do girls go to school in Qatar?

Public schools for girls are separate from public schools for boys. In terms of employment opportunities, women are generally employed in government positions, although women are underrepresented in high-level government positions, with only four women being appointed ministers throughout Qatar's history.
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What will happen if a Hindu enter Mecca?

In Mecca, only Muslims are allowed, while non-Muslims may not enter or pass through. Attempting to enter Mecca as a non-Muslim can result in penalties such as a fine; being in Mecca as a non-Muslim can result in deportation.
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Which is the oldest religion in the world Hinduism or Islam?

Hinduism is the world's oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam. Roughly 95 percent of the world's Hindus live in India.
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Can non-Muslims enter a mosque?

You might question whether a mosque is even open to you, if it would intrusive and disrespectful to go into a place of worship where you believe differently. However, like most churches and other places of worship, most mosques welcome visitors of other faiths.
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Is Hinduism growing in UAE?

Hindus are a significant minority in the United Arab Emirates and there are more than 660,000 Hindus living in the United Arab Emirates as of 2020. Hinduism is followed mainly by the significant Indian population in the United Arab Emirates.
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Can a Hindu live in Dubai?

Hinduism and Sikhism in Dubai

Hindus constitute around 6-10% of the total population.
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Are there Hindu temples in Pakistan?

The major Hindu temples in Pakistan are Shri Hinglaj Mata temple (whose annual Hinglaj Yatra is the largest Hindu pilgrimage in Pakistan, which is participated by more than 250,000 pilgrims), Shri Ramdev Pir temple (whose annual Ramdevpir Mela in the temple is the second largest Hindu pilgrimage in Pakistan, Umarkot ...
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Is Hinduism allowed in China?

Although Hinduism is not one of the five official state recognized religions (Buddhism, Taoism, Catholic Christianity, Protestant Christianity, and Islam), and although China is officially a secular state, the practice of Hinduism is allowed in China, albeit on a limited scale.
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Was Russia a Hindu country?

The history of Hinduism in Russia dates back to at least the 16th century. When Astrakhan was conquested in 1556, the small Indian community became part of the Moscow state.
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Is Hinduism growing in Europe?

Hinduism in Europe

Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world (there are around one billion Hindus). The religion is concentrated primarily in South Asia, but the Hindu diaspora – not least in Europe – has been growing since the beginning of the nineteenth century and particularly within the last 50 years.
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What is the religion of Turkey?

Islam is the largest religion in Turkey. More than 99 percent of the population is Muslim, mostly Sunni. Christianity (Oriental Orthodoxy, Greek Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic) and Judaism are the other religions in practice, but the non-Muslim population declined in the early 2000s.
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Is Bible allowed in Saudi Arabia?

Bringing a Bible and other types of religious texts are allowed into the country as long as it is for personal use.
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Is Bible allowed in Dubai?

The importation and sale of religious material is allowed; however, attempts to spread Christianity among Muslims are not permitted. Non-Muslim religious leaders reported that customs authorities rarely questioned the entry of religious materials such as Bibles and hymnals into the country.
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Are non-Muslims allowed in Madina?

Non-Muslims are prohibited from visiting Mecca and advised not to enter parts of central Medina, where the mosque is located.
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