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The religious place of the Kirantis is known as Margathan. Phalgunanda Lingden

is the Guru of this religion. The main festivals of the Kirantis are Ubhauli and
Udhauli Parva. The religious book of the Kirantis is called Mundhum. Paruhang
and Sumnima are the two deities worshipped by the Kirantis.

Christianity

Jesus Christ is the founder of

this religion. Christians believe
that Jesus is the son of god sent
as the savior of humanity. Bible
is the main religious book of the
Christians. The place where they

pray the lord Jesus Christ is known
as the church. Christmas is main
festival observed by the Christians Church

on the 25 of December. It is the birth day of Jesus Christ. The main teachings
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of this religion are to forgive others, adopt good behavior, help the needy, and
take care of the disabled and the poor people. The essence of this religion is
love, compassion, generosity and humanity.

Islam religion

Muslims are the followers of Islam
religion. They follow the teaching

of Hajarat (Prophet) Mohammad.
His teachings are concerned about
the ways of getting rid of worries
in our lives. Donating to the

needy, adopting good habits, being
truthful, helping the poor and Masjid
protecting the religion is the main teaching of this religion. The Muslims pray
to Allah also known as Khuda and their religious book is called Quran.

The place where people worship their lord is called Masjid. The major festivals

observed by them are Id, Bakra Id, Ramjan, Id-Ul-Fitr, etc.

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