Religion in Mauritius

[2] According to the 2022 census conducted by Statistics Mauritius, 47.87% of the Mauritian population follows Hinduism.

The constitution prohibits discrimination on religious grounds and provides for freedom to practice or change one's religion.

[6] Hinduism originally came to Mauritius mainly through Indians who worked as indentured labourers on the island following the abolition of slavery.

During this annual Hindu celebration, which takes place in the months of February and March, four to nine days of ceremony and fasting lead up to an all-night vigil of Siva worship and Ganesha worship.

Other Christian denominations included three Pentecostal groups Assembly of God with 8,692, Mission Salut et Guérison with 3,731, and Pentecotiste Church with 6,817.

Within the Muslim community, there are three distinct ethnicities that exist, notably the Memons and the Surtees (who are rich merchants who came from Kutch and Surat province of Gujarat in India), then the "Hindi Calcattias" who came to Mauritius as indentured labourers from Bihar.

Among the Shi'a minority, some have their origins in different parts of South Asia, while others are adherents of the Shia Ismaili sect from East Africa.

The Jummah Mosque in Port Louis was built in the 1850s and is often described as one of the most beautiful religious building in Mauritius by the Ministry of Tourism's guide.

The highest concentration of Muslims is found in the capital Port Louis, predominantly in the Plaine Verte, Ward IV, Valle Pitot and Camp Yoloff neighborhood.

[2] The Islamic Authority recognized by the Government is Jummah Mosque Port Louis.