Manila Religion

Roman Catholicism is the main religion of Manila. It is followed by about 83% of the population. The other Manila religion includes Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism. About 9% of the population follows Protestantism, 5% follows Islam and the rest 3% follows Buddhism and other religions.

There are several Taoist and Buddhist temples in Manila that were built by the Chinese community. One can also locate few Hindus at Ermita. This place has a Hindu temple for them. Besides, some Muslim population can be found at the Quiapo district. This district has a mosque known as 'The Golden Mosque'. A Sikh temple has been built at the UN Avenue.

In ancient times, the various religious orders of Manila included:

• the Franciscans
• Dominicans
• the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
• De La Salle Christian Brothers
• the Jesuits
• the Benedictines
• the Congregatio of the Immaculati Cordis Mariae
• the Augustinians
• the Vincentian Fathers

Some of the Christian religious festivals of Manila are:

• Feast of the Black Nazarene, January
• Maundy Thursday, April
• Flores de Mayo, May
• La Naval Festival, October
• Feast of Nuestra Senora Delos, November
• Christmas, December