WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The largest concentration of Hindus in the continent can be found in the Southern region of Africa. South Africa is home to more than 500, 000 Hindus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hindu religion was first introduced in Ghana by Sindhi settlers who migrated to Africa after India was divided in 1947.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4, 000 years. Today, with more than 1 billion followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.

Detailed explanation-4: -Christianity came first to the continent of Africa in the 1st or early 2nd century AD. Oral tradition says the first Muslims appeared while the prophet Mohammed was still alive (he died in 632). Thus both religions have been on the continent of Africa for over 1, 300 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -Although most Africans today are adherents of Christianity or Islam, African people often combine the practice of their traditional beliefs with the practice of Abrahamic religions. These two Abrahamic religions are widespread across Africa, though mostly concentrated in different areas.