Jainism in Belgium

Belgium Jains
Jain temple, Antwerp
Total population
1,500
Languages
Belgium Language
Indian Languages
Religion
Jainism

The Jains in Belgium are estimated to be around about 1,500 people.

The majority live in Antwerp, working in the wholesale diamond business.

Belgian Indian Jains control two-thirds of the rough diamonds trade and supplied India with roughly 36% of their rough diamonds.

They have built building a major temple in Wilrijk (near Antwerp), with a cultural centre, which was consecrated in 2010.

The Jain community in Europe, especially in Belgium, is mostly involved in the diamond business.

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