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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