Some lesser known religions or sects have their own sacred cities too like Mouridism in Africa, Tenrikyo in Japan, Sikhism of India, Church of Scientology and Community of Church in the United States.
Touba City, Senegal – Sacred City for Mouridism
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Touba City is the holy city for Mouridsm, a large Islamic Sufi order. The city is also the burial place of Mouridism founder – Shaik Aamadu Bamba Mbakke. The name of city means “Felicity” and the followers are called Mourides which means “one who desire”.
Tenri City, Japan – Sacred City for Tenrikyo
Tenri City is a unique city of Japan for it is the only city in the country to be named after a religious group called Tenrikkyo. This Japanese city in Nara is the holy city for the new religious movement Tenrikyo, a monotheistic religion founded by a woman named Nakayama Miki.
Clearwater, USA – Church of Scientology
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Clearwater City is a holy city for the Church of Scientology International. It is located in Pinellas County in the state of Florida, USA.
Nanded City, India – Sikhism
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Nanded City is sacred to Sikkhism. It is located in Maharashtra, India and is famous for the Hazur Sahib Gurudwara.
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