Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue
Yangon, Myanmar
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- Synagogue in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Visitor information
- Address: No 85 26th St, Yangon 11141, Myanmar (Burma)
- Hours: Daily 9am-12pm; open until evening on Saturdays & Jewish holidays
- Phone: +95 9 501 9452
People also ask
How many Jews are in Myanmar?
According to the estimates of the local Jewish community, Myanmar is home to about 20 Jews. Despite a dwindling population, Burmese Jewry remains well-organized and devoted to maintaining Jewish life in the country.
Why is Yangon famous for?
The national pride of Yangon is the world famous Shwedagon Pagoda, said to be one of the oldest in Asia. Besides the many pagodas, the National Museum and Bogyoke Market also enable visitors to come closer to embracing the Myanmar culture. Yangon has a wonderful array of colonial-era buildings to explore.
What is the religion of Yangon?
Buddhism. Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon - the most revered pagoda in Myanmar The Payathonzu Temple is built in the Mon style. Buddhism in Myanmar is predominantly of the Theravada tradition, practised by about 90% of the country's population.