Islam in French Guiana

Islam is a minority religion in French Guiana . The Muslim population is made up of mainly Arabs from Lebanon, and Afghan Muslims which is nearly 1%. ^{[1] [2] [3]} 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. ^[4] There are a few Ahmadi Muslims who established themselves in the region in the year 2007. ^[5]

See also

• Islam portal
• France portal

• Islam in France
• Religion in French Guiana

References

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2. Amadou Mahtar, M'Bow; Kettani, M. Ali (2001). Islam and Muslims in the American Continent. Center of Historical, Economical and Social Studies.
3. Kettani, Houssain (January 2014). "History and Prospect of Muslims in South America". Social Indicators Research. 115 (2): 849–51. doi:10.1007/s11205-013-0237-7. ISSN   0303-8300.
4. "MUSLIMS IN GUYANA - Caribbean Muslims". Caribbean Muslims - News, History, Culture & Religion. 2007-07-12. Archived from the original on 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
5. "Association Ahmadiyya : " Une vision moderne de l'islam "" . Retrieved June 1, 2014.

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