Sikhism in the Cayman Islands explained

Sikhs in the Cayman Islands are a religious minority in Cayman Islands. There is estimated to be 200 Sikhs living there.^[1]

History

Whilst there is little history on Sikhs in the Cayman Islands, most migration has been driven by professional opportunities in finance, construction, tourism, and other industries.^[2]

Ishan Singh is a Sikh community representative on the island.^[3]

In 2013, the Sikh community held a food and toy drive to celebrate the Gurpurb of Guru Nanak.^[4]

Gurdwara

There is no available Gurdwara on the Cayman Islands. The Sikh community meet periodically for religious congregations and community work.^[5]

See also

• Asian Caymanians
• Sikhism in the United Kingdom
• Sikhism in the United States
• Sikhism in Panama
• Cayman Islands–India relations

References

1. News: 24 October 2022 . Sikh community marks celebration with food drive . Cayman Compass . the Sikh community has about 200 members.
2. Web site: January 2015 . India- Cayman Islands Relations . 20 April 2017 . Ministry of External Affairs (India).
3. News: 21 February 2024 . Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Hosts 2nd Annual National Interfaith Symposium . Caymanian Times . Representatives from four prominent faith traditions, including Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism, and Islam.
4. News: 2 December 2023 . Sikh community, Compass Media team up for food, toy drive . Cayman Compass.
5. News: Raggonath . Reshma . 2 December 2023 . Sikh community, Compass Media team up for food, toy drive . Cayman Compass . Cayman's Sikh community will be holding a special food and toy drive this Sunday at the Loft in the Compass Centre as they celebrate their annual festival Guru Nanak Gurpurab..