Syrian population in Luxembourg
After the wave of migration resulted from the ongoing brutal war in Syria since 2011, the number of Syrians in Luxembourg has increased to become close to 3,000 accoding to OLAI living in 32 communes. They were 25 in 2011!
They are granted the refugee status to become part of the new residents living in Luxembourg.
The syrian community in Luxembourg consists of many educated and active members participating in many cultural and social events. They are involved in human rights and supporting Syrians in Luxembourg and Europe.
Syyria is known for being the cradle of cultures and civils.
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Syrian youth has for exemple collaborated to the RIFF Syria event that was hold in Carrées Rotondes in March 2017.
The RIFF group has launched a series of ludic and entertaining events to discover countries all around the world through different art expressions, food and an edutaining quiz to learn more about their culture and traditions.
Syria celebrates all religious fests for majorities and minorities. In Luxembourg the events which are most celebrated are Ramadan, Eid fitr, Eid Adha, Christmas, New year.
