Marathi Muslims

Ethnic group
Marathi Muslims
Regions with significant populations
Maharashtra, India
Languages
Marathi • Konkani • Urdu • Hindi
Religion
Sunni, Shia, Shia Ismaili
Related ethnic groups
Marathi people • Konkani Muslims

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 follows certain customs slightly differing from the rest of Indian Muslims.[citation needed] According to 2001 Indian census,[1] There were 10,270,485 Muslims in Maharashtra and constituted 10.60% of the state.

See also

  • Islam in India

External links

  • Marathi Muslims
  • 60% Muslims in Maharashtra live below poverty line

References

  1. ^ Indian Census 2001 – Religion
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