Religious freedom is one of the fundamental rights enjoyed by Hong Kong residents.

It is protected by  Basic Law and the relevant legislation. The various religious traditions practised in Hong Kong are, among others, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism.

All of these traditions have a considerable number of followers.  Apart from offering religious instruction, many major religious bodies have established schools and provide health and welfare facilities.