Nazanin Amiri Instagram – Sri Lanka is officially a Buddhist country, while Sri Lankan’s practices a variety of religions. As of the 2012 census, 70.2% of Sri Lankans were Buddhists, 12.6% were Hindus, 9.7% were Muslims (mainly Sunni), 7.4% were Christians (mostly Catholics).Buddhism is declared as the State religion of Sri Lanka and has been given special privileges in the Sri Lankan constitution such as the government is bound for protection and fostering of Buddhist Dharma throughout the nation.šøHowever, the constitution also provides for freedom of religion and right to equality among all its citizens. In 2008 Sri Lanka was the third most religious country in the world according to a Gallup poll, with 99% of Sri Lankans saying religion is an important part of their daily life.šāāļøš±š°
(Gangaramaya temple in SriLanka)
#srilankatravel | Posted on 21/Apr/2023 12:29:36
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