Hinduism in Iran

Hinduism in Iran
Total population
39,200 (2015),0.05% Of Total Population
Regions with significant populations
Bandar AbbasZahedanTehran
Religions
Hinduism
Languages
PunjabiPersianBalochiHindi
Related ethnic groups
Indians in Iran and Hindus

Hinduism is a minor religion in Iran. As of 2015, there were 39,200 Hindus residing in Iran.

Two Hindu temples were built by the Arya Samaj, one in Bandar Abbas and one in Zahedan, both funded by Indian merchants in the late 19th century.

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada traveled to Tehran in 1976. Since 1977, ISKCON runs a vegetarian restaurant in Tehran.