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As in most Rhenish cities the Catholic community forms the largest religious group. More than one third of people belong to the Roman Catholic Church. In the 16th century Dusseldorf became a centre of the Protestant Reformation in Western Germany and the adherents to the Lutheran-Evangelic Church are almost equally represented.
The third most notable religion is Muslim. Large immigration waves of labourers from Islamic countries, notably Turkey, Morocco and Iran, came to work in the region's booming industries in the 1960s and 1970s. Arriving as expatriates with the intention to work in Germany for several years only a very small number actually returned to their home country.
The number of Jewish citizens is increasing steadily in the cities and communities of the Rhine County Neuss area. After decades of forced interruption, Jews and Christians face a new historical period of living together. On this occasion all interested persons are welcome to explore and get to know the Jewish customs and religious traditions.
