Muslim Barhai

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Barhai
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• India • Nepal
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Islam
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BarhaiSaifiLohar

The Muslim Saifi, or sometimes pronounced Barhai are Muslim community, found in North India. They are also known as Saifi which denotes the Muslim sub-caste of blacksmiths and carpenters. A small number are also found in the Terai region of Nepal.[ citation needed ]

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