Sikhism in Iraq

Sikhism in Iraq
السيخية في العراق
Photograph taken within the Guru Nanak's shrine in Baghdad (Baba Nanak Shrine), circa early to mid 20th century
Total population
5,600 0.02%
Regions with significant populations
Baghdad
Religions
Sikhism
Languages
Iraqi Arabic • Punjabi · Hindi • Urdu

Sikhism has a historical presence because of travels by Guru Nanak throughout the region, and Sikh soldiers stationed in Iraq during World War I and World War II.

It is estimated that there are 5,600 Sikhs currently living in Iraq, forming 0.02% of the population

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