Marathi Muslims

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Marathi Muslims
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Regions with significant populations
Flag of India.svg india 12,971,152 [1]
Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan Unknown
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Religions
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Languages
MarathiKonkaniHindustani

The term Muslim Marathas is usually used to signify Marathi Muslims from the state of Maharashtra in north-western coast of India, who speak Marathi as a mother-tongue (first language) and Urdu and follows certain customs slightly differing from the rest of Indian Muslims. [2] [3] According to 2001 Indian census, [4] there were 10,270,485 Muslims in Maharashtra and constituted 10.60% of the state.

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  1. 2011 census of India
  2. "Marathi Muslims : Rich and Unique, an Identity Misplaced from Urban India ?". Kaustubh Dholé’s Blog. 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  3. Usmani, Mariyam (2024-08-29). "Muslim Identity In Marathi Cinema: Lack Of Representation And Positive Possibilities". Feminism in India. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
  4. Indian Census 2001 – Religion