Английская Википедия:Islam in Mizoram
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Шаблон:Short description 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
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
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
| 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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