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Singapore religion

Man to be charged over insulting the religion of another person

The man uploaded videos of himself on social media in which he made insulting and profane remarks against the Muslim community in Singapore.
The man uploaded videos of himself on social media in which he made insulting and profane remarks against the Muslim community in Singapore.

Online registration for Hindu fire-walking festival rituals opens on Sept 24

The festival takes place at Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, the Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road.
The festival takes place at Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, the Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road.

Forum: Radicalised individuals are not ignorant of their faith

Clubbing to religious music? IRO Youth Wing members answer questions youth want to know about religion

The Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) Youth Wing promotes religious and racial harmony in Singapore by organising interfaith dialogues, cultural celebrations and community events for youths of various faiths.
The Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) Youth Wing promotes religious and racial harmony in Singapore by organising interfaith dialogues, cultural celebrations and community events for youths of various faiths.

Forum: Let’s keep religious education outside of school

Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple to mark 200th anniversary with year-long celebration in 2027

The Sri Mariamman Temple is set to launch SMT 200 to commemorate two centuries of legacy that began in 1827.
The Sri Mariamman Temple is set to launch SMT 200 to commemorate two centuries of legacy that began in 1827.

More S’pore residents have no religion in 2025 than in 2020

The number of people with no religious affiliation grew from 20 per cent in 2020 to 23.9 per cent in 2025.
The number of people with no religious affiliation grew from 20 per cent in 2020 to 23.9 per cent in 2025.

Hindu Endowments Board and Hindu Advisory Board announce appointments

HEB operates four Hindu temples: the Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Sivan Temple and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple.
HEB operates four Hindu temples: the Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Sivan Temple and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple.

Every three steps, one bow: More than 7,000 devotees perform Buddhist ceremony to mark Vesak Day

The monks leading the devotees near the Ancestral Hall.
The monks leading the devotees near the Ancestral Hall.

Remaining charge withdrawn for ex-massage therapist who taught doctrine contrary to Islamic laws

Following a trial, Mohd Razif Radi was sentenced to four months’ jail in July that year on one count of the offence under the Administration of Muslim Law Act.
Following a trial, Mohd Razif Radi was sentenced to four months’ jail in July that year on one count of the offence under the Administration of Muslim Law Act.

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