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Religious Records

Baha'i Records[edit | edit source]

The Baháʼí Faith in Haiti has history as far back as 1916 but the first Local Spiritual Assembly wasn't formed until 1942. ^[1]

Buddhist Records[edit | edit source]

Buddhism is a minority religion in Haiti.^[2]

Catholic Records[edit | edit source]

Roman Catholic Records

Islamic Records[edit | edit source]

Muslims claim approximately 1% of the total population of Haiti. Islamic practices were introduced to the country from Africa during the slave trade.^[3]

Jewish Records[edit | edit source]

Sephardic Resources - Caribbean

For more information about how to obtain records for Jewish denominations, visit this page: Jewish Records

Protestant Records[edit | edit source]

Vodou[edit | edit source]

The religious practice of Vodou developed in Haiti around the 16th century and still retains a following today. ^[4]

References[edit | edit source]

[1] Wikipedia Article "Baháʼí Faith in Haiti"

[2] Wikipedia Article "Haiti"

[3] Wikipedia Article "Islam in Haiti"

[4] Wikipedia Article "Haitian Vodou"

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