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Religions

Religion is a belief or faith in God.

Here are some facts about the major religions of the world.

Sikhism Judaism

• It was founded by Guru • It is based on the
Nanak. teachings of Abraham.
• The Guru Granth Sahib, • Rosh Hashanah is the
also known as the Adi Jewish New Year and is
Granth, is the holy book one of Judaism’s holiest
of the Sikhs. days.

Hinduism
Buddhism
• The Vedas are the sacred
Hindu scriptures and there • The Dharma Chakra
are four primary books. is Buddhism’s most
• According to experts, significant emblem.
Hinduism is the world’s • Buddhists celebrate Vesak
oldest religion, with origins which is a traditional
dating back more than 4,000 festival.
years.

Zoroastrianism
Jainism
• In India, the followers of
• Mahavira is considered
the last Tirthankara. this religion are called
Parsis.
• The Digambara and the • This religion has its
Svetambara are the two origins in Iran.
main sects.

Islam Christianity

• Ramadan is the holy • It is the world’s largest
month for the Muslims. religion practiced by one
• The Quran, the holy third global population.
book, is written in • The birth of Jesus Christ is
Arabic. celebrated as Christmas.

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