Religious Diversity in Birmingham, UK: Over 200 Faith Groups

Birmingham (England's second city) hosts 200+ distinct religious groups:

• Christianity: Anglican, Catholic, Pentecostal, Orthodox, Baptist, Methodist, etc.
• Islam: Sunni (majority), Shia, Ahmadiyya; ~30% of population.
• Hinduism: Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil communities.
• Sikhism: Large Gurdwaras (e.g., Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha).
• Judaism: Historic community (Singers Hill Synagogue).
• Buddhism: Various traditions (Thai, Vietnamese, Western).
• Others: Jain, Bahá'í, Pagan, Spiritualist, non-religious.

Reflects post-WWII migration (Caribbean, South Asia, East Africa, Eastern Europe). Interfaith initiatives (Birmingham Council of Faiths) promote cohesion.