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Buddhism

Buddhism is the second largest religion
followed in the country. This religion
was originated in Nepal. Lord Buddha
was the founder of this religion. The
followers of the religion are called
Buddhists. The main religious places
of Buddhists are monasteries, stupas
like Swayambhunath, Boudhanath,
Lumbini, etc. Tripitak and the Jatak
tales are the main religious books of
the Buddhism. The main festivals Buddhist prayers
of the religion are Lhoshar, Buddha
Jayanti, Oso, Dumji, etc.

Islam

Islam is another major religion followed in Nepal.
The followers of Islam religion are known as
Muslims. Prophet Mohammad is the messenger
of god and he established Islam religion. Muslims
worship Allah. The Quran is the sacred book of
Islam. The followers of this religion are against the
idol worship. They go to mosque to read Namaz.
They believe on Fitra which means donation. The
main features of Islam religion are to believe on
charity, read Namaz every Friday compulsorily,
perform Roja for one month, making hajj or
pilgrimages to Mecca and give Zakat to the poor. Muslim prayers
The major festivals are Eid and Bakar Eid.

Kirant

The Kirant religion is founded
by Mahaguru Falgunanda. The
Kirantis believe in nature and
they worship natural things like
hills, trees, rivers, stones, etc. as
their God-Mother and God-father.
Their main deities are Sumnima
and Paruhang. The main religious
book of the Kirants is Mundhum.
Kiranti people celebrate festivals Udhauli festival
like Udhauli and Ubhauli.

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