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Islam in Jamaica
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1,513[1] | |
| Religions | |
| Islam (Sunni, Shia, Ahmadiyya) | |
| Languages | |
| Main Languages spoken are English, Jamaican Patois, Jamaican Hindustani, Arabic, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi |
| Islam by country |
|---|
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Jamaica is a predominantly Christian country, with Islam being a minority religion. Due to the secular nature of Jamaica's constitution, Muslims are free to proselytize and build places of worship in the country.
The first Muslims arrived in Jamaica as enslaved people. Islam was one of the main religions of Africans brought to the Caribbean and Americas. Other Muslim groups came through the indentureship program from the Indian subcontinent, and today (in a 2011 census) make up a population of about 1,513[3] with several mosques and festivals.
- ^ "Religion and the 2011 census". 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Faith in Jamaica | Learn More About What We Believe".
- ^ "Religion and the 2011 census". 4 November 2012.
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