Islam in Mizoram

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Islam is a minority religion in Mizoram, a state in northeastern India, where it constitutes approximately 1.35% of the population, according to the 2011 Census. [1] The Muslim community in Mizoram is diverse, with ethnic groups such as the Assamese, Bengali, a small local converts , This article explores the demographics, cultural integration, challenges faced by the Muslim community, and their contributions to the state's social fabric.

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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 [a] . The ground is near a church, showing harmony between the Christians and Muslims of Mizoram. [2]

Demographics

The Significant population of Muslims in Mizoram are Bengali, and Assamese living in northern Mizoram districts of Kolasib and Mamit where there are five mosques.[ citation needed ] and there is also small community of khasi people who follow Islam. [3]

Muslim population by district

District [4] PercentPopul.
Aizawl 1.31% [5] 5,177
Champhai 0.56% [6] 483
Kolasib 5.27% [7] 4,426
Lawngtlai 0.44% [8] 552
Lunglei 0.80% [9] 1,164
Mamit 2.06% [10] 1,782
Saiha 0.91% [11] 514
Serchhip 0.52% [12] 335

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References

  1. The Aijal Mosque, established in 1909, is the only mosque in Aizawl and the oldest mosque in Mizoram
  1. "C-01: Population by religious community, Mizoram - 2011". Census Department, Government of India. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  2. Fanai, Ezrela Dalidia (August 12, 2019). "Muslims offer namaz near church in Christian-majority Mizoram". EastMojo.
  3. Dikshit, K. R.; Dikshit, Jutta K. (21 October 2013). "The People of Meghalaya". North-East India: Land, People and Economy. Springer Science+Business Media. p. 361.
  4. "Mizoram Hindu Muslim Population". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  5. "Aizawl District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  6. "Champhai District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  7. "Kolasib District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  8. "Lawngtlai District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  9. "Lunglei District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  10. "Mamit District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  11. "Saiha District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.
  12. "Serchhip District Religion Data - Hindu/Muslim". www.census2011.co.in.