Marathi Muslims
(Redirected from Marathi Muslim)
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra, India | |
| Languages | |
| Marathi • Konkani • Hindustani | |
| 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 Urdu and follows certain customs slightly differing from the rest of Indian Muslims.[1][2] According to 2001 Indian census,[3] There were 10,270,485 Muslims in Maharashtra and constituted 10.60% of the state.
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- Marathi Muslims
- 60% Muslims in Maharashtra live below poverty line
- Contribution of Muslim saint poets to Marathi literature
References
[edit]- ^ "Marathi Muslims : Rich and Unique, an Identity Misplaced from Urban India ?". Kaustubh Dholé’s Blog. 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Usmani, Mariyam (2024-08-29). "Muslim Identity In Marathi Cinema: Lack Of Representation And Positive Possibilities". Feminism in India. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Indian Census 2001 – Religion