Hinduism in Zimbabwe
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IRF 2006 reported that there are small number of Hindu
s in Zimbabwe
.
Hindu Primary and Secondary schools are found in the major urban areas such as Harare
and Bulawayo
.
This community, representing all sects of Hinduism, has taken several initiatives to keep Hindu traditions alive so that future generations can live according to dharma
.
Most Hindu families who live in Zimbabwe still have links with India.
Gujarati language is taught in HRCI.
HRCI also publishes books offering religious education for Hindus.
HINDU SOCIETY, HINDU SCHOOL, Anson Road Redgeview
HINDU SOCIETY, POB 140, BULAWAYO , ZIMBABWE
HINDU SOCIETY, POB 39, MUTARE , ZIMBABWE
TAMIL SANGAM, University of Zimbabwe, POB MP 167 Mount Pleasant, HARARE , ZIMBABWE
Centre-1, Main centre- Raja Yoga Centre, 23 Divine Road, Milton Park, Harare
Centre 2- Raja Yoga Centre, 17 Heyman Road, Seventh Street, Suburbs, PO Box 140, Bulawayo
Centre- 3, Raja Yoga Centre,7 Shoppers Arcade, Vic Falls
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
s in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
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Hindu Primary and Secondary schools are found in the major urban areas such as Harare
Harare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
and Bulawayo
Bulawayo
Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe after the capital Harare, with an estimated population in 2010 of 2,000,000. It is located in Matabeleland, 439 km southwest of Harare, and is now treated as a separate provincial area from Matabeleland...
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Hinduism in Zimbabwe
Hindu Society is mainly concentrated in the capital city of Harare.This community, representing all sects of Hinduism, has taken several initiatives to keep Hindu traditions alive so that future generations can live according to dharma
Dharma
Dharma means Law or Natural Law and is a concept of central importance in Indian philosophy and religion. In the context of Hinduism, it refers to one's personal obligations, calling and duties, and a Hindu's dharma is affected by the person's age, caste, class, occupation, and gender...
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Hindu Religious and Cultural Institute (HRCI) in Zimbabwe
The Hindu Religious and Cultural Institute (HRCI) is dedicated in teaching Sanatana Dharma to children born into Hindu families of Zimbabwe, but non-Hindus can also study here.Most Hindu families who live in Zimbabwe still have links with India.
Gujarati language is taught in HRCI.
HRCI also publishes books offering religious education for Hindus.
Hindu Associations in Zimbabwe
GOANESE ASSOCIATION, P.O. Box 4432, HARARE , ZIMBABWEHINDU SOCIETY, HINDU SCHOOL, Anson Road Redgeview
HINDU SOCIETY, POB 140, BULAWAYO , ZIMBABWE
HINDU SOCIETY, POB 39, MUTARE , ZIMBABWE
TAMIL SANGAM, University of Zimbabwe, POB MP 167 Mount Pleasant, HARARE , ZIMBABWE
Brahma Kumaris in Zimbabwe
Brahma Kumaris have three Centres in ZimbabweCentre-1, Main centre- Raja Yoga Centre, 23 Divine Road, Milton Park, Harare
Centre 2- Raja Yoga Centre, 17 Heyman Road, Seventh Street, Suburbs, PO Box 140, Bulawayo
Bulawayo
Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe after the capital Harare, with an estimated population in 2010 of 2,000,000. It is located in Matabeleland, 439 km southwest of Harare, and is now treated as a separate provincial area from Matabeleland...
Centre- 3, Raja Yoga Centre,7 Shoppers Arcade, Vic Falls