Religion in Fiji

Religion In Fiji

Prior to the introduction of Christianity and other religions, Fijian religion could be classified in modern terms as forms of animism or shamanism, in Fiji a tradition utilizing various systems of divination which strongly affected every aspect of life. Fiji today is generally considered a Christian nation, as it is the dominant religion. There are various Christian denominations in Fiji, the majority being Methodist. There are also a number of Eastern religions present: Hindu, Islam and Sikhism among others. Fiji has many public holidays as it acknowledges the special days held by the various belief systems, such as Easter and Christmas for the Christians, Deepavali for the Hindus, Eid for the Muslims, among other holidays. From the beginning the old Fijian religion was the Majority, but after the British deported Hindus to Fiji, the majority became Hindus. Later on Hindus started immigrating for a better life. Then Christianity became the majority and still is.