First Russian Orthodox Church was established in Kodiak
In 1795, the First Russian Orthodox Church was established in Kodiak. Intermarriage with Alaskan Natives helped the Russian immigrants
integrate into society. As a result, an increasing number of Russian Orthodox churches gradually became established within Alaska.[68] Alaska also has the largest Quaker population (by percentage) of any state.[69] In 2009 there were 6,000 Jews in Alaska
(for whom observance of halakha may pose special problems).[70] Alaskan Hindus often share venues and celebrations with members of other Asian religious communities, including Sikhs and Jains.[71][72][73] In 2010, Alaskan Hindus established the Sri
Ganesha Temple of Alaska, making it the first Hindu Temple in Alaska and the northernmost Hindu Temple in the world. There are an estimated 2,000–3,000 Hindus in Alaska. The vast majority of Hindus live in Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Estimates for the number of Muslims in Alaska range from 2,000 to 5,000.[74][75][76] The Islamic Community Center of Anchorage began efforts in the late 1990s to construct a mosque in Anchorage. They broke ground on a building in south Anchorage in 2010
and were nearing completion in late 2014. When completed, the mosque will be the first in the state and one of the northernmost mosques in the world.[77] There’s also a Baháʼí Center.[78]
