Religions Practised in the UK

• •Christian Majority: The UK is historically a Christian country, with 70% identifying as Christian in the 2009 Citizenship Survey.
• •Muslim Community: 4% of the UK population identified as Muslim, with numerous mosques established nationwide.
• •Hindu Population: Hindus account for 2% of the population, and there are many Hindu temples in the UK.
• •Sikh Presence: Around 1% of people in the UK are Sikh, and Sikh gurdwaras are present throughout the country.
• •Jewish and Buddhist Minorities: Both Jews and Buddhists make up less than 0.5% each of the UK population.
• •Other Religions and Non-Religious: Around 2% follow other religions, and 21% reported having no religion in the survey.

Christian Churches in the UK

• •Established Church: The Church of England (Anglican Church) is the established Church of the state in England.
• •Monarch's Role: The monarch is the head of the Church of England, with spiritual leadership by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
• •Church of Scotland: A Presbyterian Church that is the national Church in Scotland, governed by ministers and elders.
• •Non-Established Churches: Wales and Northern Ireland do not have an established Church, with various Protestant groups and Roman Catholicism widely practiced.

Patron Saints' Days

• •St David's Day: Celebrated on 1 March in Wales.
• •St Patrick's Day: Celebrated on 17 March in Northern Ireland.
• •St George's Day: Celebrated on 23 April in England.
• •St Andrew's Day: Celebrated on 30 November in Scotland.
• •Public Holidays: Official holidays for patron saints' days only exist in Scotland and Northern Ireland, though celebrations occur throughout the UK.

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