Islam in French Guiana

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Islam is a minority religion in French Guiana . The Islamic population is made up of mainly Arabs from Lebanon, and Afghan Muslims. [1] In Cayenne, the capital of the region, and Kourou, there is an Islamic centre and a Muslim school. The majority of the Muslims are Sunnis. There are a few Ahmadi Muslims who established themselves in the region in the year 2007. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ The Afghan Muslims of Guyana and Suriname
  2. ↑ "Association Ahmadiyya : " Une vision moderne de l'islam "" . Retrieved June 1, 2014.


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