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Ethnic group

Indians in LuxembourgTotal population

1000
Regions with significant populations
Luxembourg
Languages
Luxembourgish * German * French * English * Hindi * Tamil * Punjabi * Konkani
Religion
Christianity * Hinduism * Islam * Sikhism
Related ethnic groups
People of Indian origin

Indians in Luxembourg form a small minority in the country. As of 2023, there were 4,500 Indians in Luxembourg.[1]

## Migration history[edit]

Since the 1980s, Indians have been coming to Luxembourg due to the growth of the IT industry in the country and the fact that the Indian company ArcelorMittal has its head office there. Today, there are about 1000 Indian families living in the Grand Duchy. Most of the Indians in Luxembourg today are working in the financial sector or are into hotel management.[2][3]

In 2007, there are about 300 people of Indian origin living in Luxembourg.[4]

## Language and religion[edit]

Indians in Luxembourg speak Indian languages such as Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil , Marathi , Konkani and Telugu as well as local languages like German, French and Luxembourgish. Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism are practiced by the Indian community and festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Christmas, Diwali and Eid are celebrated.

## Organizations[edit]

### Indian Association of Luxembourg[edit]

The Indian Association of Luxembourg (IAL) was formed in 1991 by a businessman, Ambi Venkataraman. The association was born with the help of 13 founding members and it also serves an educational role in ensuring that children with Indian heritage understand their cultural history, including the religious festivals. In November 2011, the Indian Association of Luxembourg celebrated its 20th anniversary.

The president, as of 2023, was Selva Alagumalai, who stated that the community was growing significantly.[1] IAL has helped organize Diwali and Eid celebrations in Luxembourg.[1][5]

### Tamil Sangam Luxembourg[edit]

2) Considering majority of Tamil of speaking population among Indians in Luxembourg, former board members of IAL, founded Tamil Sangam Luxembourg (TSL – http://www.tamilsangam.lu) in 2017 to further extend support growing community in Luxembourg. TSL is hosting several cultural events (Diwali, Pongal, Tamil New year etc.) on yearly basis. TSL conducts regular weekly classes for Bharatha Natyam (Classical Indian dance), Tamil Language, Yoga & state of art Kids focussed coding training. TSL has a membership base of around 200 families and strives to cherish our roots & traditions of Mother India and taking it to next generation of our kids.

## Notable people[edit]

* Niharica Raizada, actress
* Ranga Yogeshwar, physicist

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c Gerhardstein, Natalie A. (9 February 2023). "Selva Alagumalai: "The Indian community is growing fast"". Delanu Magazine.
2. ^ "India's friendly face in Luxembourg". Luxembourg Times. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
3. ^ "Indian Association of Luxembourg turns 20 – Global grand duchy[permanent dead link]", The Hindu Business Line, 2 February 2007.
4. ^ "Indian spirit spices up Luxembourg", Daily News and Analysis, 21 January 2020
5. ^ "Muslims in Luxembourg celebrate Eid with multicultural feast". Luxembourg Times. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.

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Indian diaspora

Africa|

| Southeast|

* Kenya
* Madagascar
* Mauritius
* Bihari
* Tamil
* Mozambique
* Réunion1 (Malbars)
* Seychelles
* Tamil
* Tanzania
* Uganda
* Zambia

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Elsewhere|

* Botswana
* Egypt
* Ghana
* South Africa (Tamil)
* Zimbabwe

Americas|

| Caribbean|

* Barbados
* Belize
* Dominican Republic
* Grenada
* Guadeloupe2
* Guyana
* Haiti (Marabou)
* Jamaica
* Martinique2
* Saint Kitts and Nevis
* Saint Lucia
* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
* Suriname
* Trinidad and Tobago
* U.S. Virgin Islands

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Latin America|

* Argentina
* Brazil
* Chile
* French Guiana2
* Mexico
* Panama
* Peru
* Uruguay
* Venezuela

Anglo-America|

* Canada
* Anglo-Indian
* Punjabi
* Sindhi
* Tamil
* British Columbia
* Vancouver
* Toronto
* United States
* by location
* Bengali
* Indo-Caribbean
* Gujarati
* Punjabi
* Punjabi Mexican
* Sindhi
* Tamil
* Telugu

Asia|

| South|

* Afghanistan
* Punjabi
* Bangladesh
* Maldives
* Nepal
* Pakistan
* Sri Lanka
* Bharatha
* Chetty
* Tamil
* Telugu

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Southeast|

* Brunei
* Cambodia
* Indonesia
* Klingalese
* Mardijker
* Tamil
* Malaysia
* Chitty
* Gujarati
* Jawi Peranakan
* Malayali
* Punjabi
* Tamil
* Telugu
* Penang
* Sabah
* Sarawak
* Myanmar
* Mizo
* Tamil
* Philippines
* Singapore
* Chitty
* Tamil
* Thailand
* Vietnam

East|

* China
* Hong Kong
* Japan
* Korea
* Taiwan

West|

* Bahrain
* Iran
* Israel
* Jews
* Kuwait
* Lebanon
* Oman
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Turkey
* United Arab Emirates

Europe|

| Eastern|

* Poland
* Russia

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Northern|

* Finland
* Sweden

Southern|

* Cyprus
* Italy
* Tamil
* Malta
* Portugal
* Spain

Western|

* France
* Tamil
* Germany
* Tamil
* Luxembourg
* Netherlands
* Switzerland
* United Kingdom
* London
* Indo-Caribbean
* Gujarati
* Punjabi
* Sindhi
* Tamil

Oceania|

* Australia
* Malayali
* Punjabi
* Tamil
* Sindhi
* Fiji
* Gujarati
* South Indian
* New Caledonia3
* New Zealand
* Maori-Indian
* Punjabi
* Tamil

See also|

| Ethnic diasporas|

* Bengali Hindu
* Gujarati
* Kashmiri
* Mirpuri
* Mizo
* Odia
* Punjabi (Sikhs)
* Romani
* Sindhi
* South Indians
* Malayalis
* In the Gulf
* Tamils
* Telugus
* Anglo-Indian
* Chindians

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Other related articles|

* South Asian diaspora
* Desi
* Little India
* Non-Resident Indian Award
* Non-Resident Indian Day

* 1 An overseas department of France in the southwest Indian Ocean
* 2Overseas departments of France in the Americas
* 3A sui generis collectivity of France in the southwest Pacific Ocean

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