Muslim population on the rise in UK; Christians now in minority, reveals Census | Report

The Muslim population has seen rapid growth in the Christian-dominated United Kingdom. According to the most recent census data, the Muslim population has increased by 44% over the last decade. 3.9 million Muslims are now living in London, up from 4.9% to 6.5%. For the first time ever, the Christian population is less than 50% in England and Wales. It also discovered that Punjabi and Urdu have risen to the fifth and sixth most spoken languages in the UK, respectively. The religion column was added to the UK census in 2001, and it is optional to fill out. According to official statistics, 94% of respondents filled out the religion column. Watch this video to know more.

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[anujpriyambaruah]

Congratulations Brits now you have officially become a peaceful nation.

[sagishpreman]

Congratulations... 200yrs of colonial India sends its hearty wishes...

[Trueindianravi]

Soon by 2050 we can see UK becoming a islamic nation and sharia law implemented. Congratulatioms UK.

[zagrepcanin]

Congratulations Britainistan.
You will never get rid of islam now.
Richard the lionheart is so proud of you 😂😂😂

[bloggermahesh]

That's what happens when you implement secularism in your country while Muslim majority country are still Islamic. For Muslims, secularism is a great opportunity to spread their wings. 😂

[stormshadow]

When I was a kid, dreamt of visiting London one day. Now I don't have that desire anymore, it's no longer what it used to be.

[akk]

NOW BRITS WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT INDIA IS GOING THROUGH 😂

[kurtsnuggs]

Why is the British Government hesitating to deport them and their families?

[jenniferjackson]

Thank god..🙏As an Indian chrsitian, I cancelled my dream to go to UK. India is safe for me🇮🇳

[ayushrai]

This is a benefit of secularism and human rights

[ajithkansri]

English people in danger government take action immediately

[_Since-]

You will never get a green card in any arab country...beauty of secularism..😅

[topratedpastor]

Now Britain will understand what India is going through🤣😂

[theguywiththehat]

Congratulations Britaanistaan 🎉
My Salaam to the sultan of Englistaan

[DIRT_NASTY]

Welcome to Londonistan spot the white British guy 😂

[xqwhpdz]

I love this comment section
This passed the vibe check

[jamesb.]

And in Islam, you will not be permitted to ever leave their religion. So, good luck Englanders.

[ghufranshareef]

Not only in England, it is the story of all Europe and American . Even in India.

[nationalist_]

In a few decades it may become "Britishthan" with women wearing hijabs and men having beard without moustache

[desiguy]

beginning of the end of a great country