Hinduism in Iran
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Hinduism is a minor religion in Iran. As of 2015, there were 39,200 Hindus residing in Iran.[1]
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.[2][3]
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada traveled to Tehran in 1976. Since 1977, ISKCON runs a vegetarian restaurant in Tehran.[4]