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Islam in Mizoram

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Islam is Mizoram's fourth largest religion. With 14,832 followers, it constituted 1.35% of the population in 2011.[1] The Aijal Mosque, established in 1909, is the only mosque in Aizawl and the oldest mosque in Mizoram.[2]

Culture

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Muslims in Mizoram celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the high school ground in Zarkawt, Aizawl, which is 15 minutes away from the Aijal Mosque. The ground is near a church, showing harmony between the Christians and Muslims of Mizoram.[2]

Demographics

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Most of the Muslims in Mizoram are Bengali, and Assamese living in northern Mizoram districts of Kolasib and Mamit where there are five mosques.

Muslim population by district

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District[3] Percent
Aizawl 1.31%[4]
Champhai 0.56%[5]
Kolasib 5.27%[6]
Lawngtlai 0.44%[7]
Lunglei 0.80%[8]
Mamit 2.06%[9]
Saiha 0.91%[10]
Serchhip 0.52%[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "C-01: Population by religious community, Mizoram - 2011". Census Department, Government of India. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b Fanai, Ezrela Dalidia (August 12, 2019). "Muslims offer namaz near church in Christian-majority Mizoram". EastMojo.
  3. ^ "Mizoram Religion Census 2011". Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Aizawl District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  5. ^ "Champhai District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  6. ^ "Kolasib District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  7. ^ "Lawngtlai District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  8. ^ "Lunglei District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  9. ^ "Mamit District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  10. ^ "Saiha District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  11. ^ "Serchhip District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.