Christianity Sikhism
Judaism Hinduism
Followers are called ‘Jews’ Followers are
Followers are called Followers are ‘Christians’ called ‘Sikhs’ Muslims believe in one God, called ‘Allah’. It is the second largest religion in the world. Muslims believe that Allah had a human messenger called ‘Muhammad’ (pbuh). There are two main types of Islam: Sunni (which is the largest) and Shi’a. Muslims worship in a Mosque. Some Muslim women may wear a veil covering their face or part of their face. The Muslim holy day is a Friday and many Muslims may go to Mosque. The main Islamic festivals are Eid-Al-Adha and Eid-Al-Fitr.
Christians believe in one God. It is the largest religion in Sikhs believe in one God, the world and is the official called ‘Waheguru’. religion of the UK. It is the newest of the main There are many different world religions. types (or ‘denominations’) of Sikhs believe that there were Christian such as Roman 10 living Gurus who led the Catholic or Church of England. Sikh community. Christians worship in a Sikhs worship in a Gurdwara. Church. Some Sikhs who are old Some Christians may wear a enough to dedicate necklace with a cross on it. themselves to their religion The Christian holy day is a may wear 5 items called the ‘5 Sunday and many Christians K’s’. This includes the Kirpan, may go to Church on this day. a small ceremonial dagger The main Christian festivals that is never used as a are Easter and Christmas. weapon. The main Sikh festivals are called Gurpurbs.
called ‘Hindus’
Jews believe in one God, who they many refer forms to as ‘G-D’. Hindus worship of Their holyfor dayGod is a Saturday. God. The main name They worship in a Synagogue is ‘Brahman’ We are a multi-faith community Many of Jews wear a small cap It is theoldest themay main where people of all faiths, on their heads calledand a ‘Kippah’. world religions. welcomed. none, Theare main Jewish festivals are Many different people Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah.
practice Hinduism in many different ways. For more information on these or any other Hindus worshipreligions, in a Temple or visit www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions Mandir. Buddhism Most Hindu worship will take are called Followers place in peoples homes and‘Buddhists’ a Hindu family may have a shrine in their house. Buddhists do not believe in a Many Hindus will be God. vegetarian. Those who the aren’t They follow example of a may not eatman beef. called ‘The Buddha’. The main Hindu is a Vihara. They festival worship in Diwali. Most Buddhists will be vegetarian. Their main festival is Vaisakhi