subject: Religions in London [print this page] Religions in London Religions in London
As we all know that London is not the city of only Britishers anymore, a lot of people have come over there from different countries and have settled over there. Many of the people think that London is a better place to go over there and work so the number of the migrants settled in London tends to increase each year. Also to keep in mind that many students from around the globe adds to the population of London as the top universities of United Kingdom are located in London.
Recently as the latest facts and figures reveal the majority of the Britishers claim them to be Christians about 58% followed by those who believe in no religion, they make up almost 16% of the population of London. Next comes in the Muslims with about 8% and after that the Hindus that make up only 4% of the total population of London. After that come the Jews around 2%, Sikhs with 1.5%, and then Buddhists 1% and almost 9% of the people didn't like to share their view about this topic at that time. These figures show that the culture of London is so very diverse.
London has traditionally been Christian, and has a large number of churches, particularly in the City of London. The well-known Saint Paul's cathedral in the City and Southwark Cathedral is also in London. Despite of the fact that the churches are present in a large number, the attendance in these churches is declining according to the Church of England statistics. London is also home to sizeable Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Jewish communities. Many people consider London better place to go and invest over there. That is what has raised the figures of Asian especially Muslims living over there. Many Muslims live in Tower Hamlets and Newham; the most important Muslim Masjid is London Central Mosque on the edge of Regent's Park. Because of the recent oil boom, increasing numbers of wealthy Middle-Eastern Muslims have based themselves around Mayfair and Knightsbridge in west London because they find London better place to be in keeping the fact in mind that the oil will keep coming to London from their countries in Middle East.
London is home to the largest mosque in Western Europe, the Baitul Futuh Mosque, of the Muslim Community where they can get together and spend some time together; discussing their religious matters. Apart from that, the biggest temple of Hindus in Europe is also in London, they have their gathering in that temple and their festivals too. The majority of England's Jews are also in the London, they make up a huge community in London. This shows that despite of the fact that most of the population consist of Christians but they still take a lot of care of the minorities over there and make them feel at home by making their religious places readily available for them. This shows the diversity of religions in London, all the possible religions are present in this one part of the United Kingdom.
