Rastafarianism began with the black empowerment leader, Marcus Garvey, in Jamaica in 1930. Now there are about 1 million Rastafarians in the world. Around 5 thousand Rastafarians live in the UK.
Rastafarians believe that God knows all things and loves everyone and everything. Most Rastafarians believe God lived on earth as the last emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie the 1st. They also believe that one day all black people will go to Ethiopia, the Promised Land. |
Tell me more
A short look at what Rastafarians believe and how they worship. |
In depth
Find out more information about the Rastafarianism religion, like how it developed and the main things Rastafarians believe in. |
Where to worship |
My faith
Meet Trevor Dube. A lifelong Rastafarian, he talks about what it means to follow his faith in Tower Hamlets and how his beliefs influence his life in the borough. |
Local history
Look here to find out about some Tower Hamlets buildings that are important to the Rastafarianism faith. |
Frequently asked questions
Look here to find answers to questions people ask about the Rastafarianism faith. If you have another question about the Rastafarianism faith, ask us - click here and send your question. |
Links
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they can tell you more about the Rastafarianism faith in this borough, this country and the rest of the world. |
Educational resources
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they have good information about Rastafarianism faith for students and teachers. |
Book list
Look here to find out about books that can tell you more about the Rastafarianism faith. If you know about other books about the Rastafarianism faith please tell us – we can add it to the list. |
Festivals and celebrations
Rastafarian dates for your 2006 diary. |
What the words mean |
Contact
