Islam in Paraguay

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Paraguay is a majority Christian country, with adherents of Islam being a minuscule minority. The latest statistics for Islam in Paraguay estimate a total Muslim population of under 1,000 representing 0.02% of the population. [1] Most of the Muslims are descendants of immigrants from Syria and Lebanon. The major Islamic organization in Paraguay is the Centro Benéfico Cultural Islámico Asunción , led by Faozi Mohamed Omairi. The community is concentrated in and around the capital, Asuncion.

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  1. Sandra B. Ramírez Ortega (2021-10-15). "Descubriendo el mundo islámico en Paraguay - Articulos - ABC Color". Abc.com.py. Retrieved 2022-06-15.