Rajasthani Muslims

Rajasthani Muslim
Total population
c. 6.2 million[1]
Regions with significant populations
India • Pakistan • United Kingdom • Canada • United States
Languages
Rajasthani languagesHindiUrduSindhi
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Marwari MuslimsRajasthani peopleSindhi peopleMuhajirs

The term Rajasthani Muslims is usually used to signify Muslims from the state of Rajasthan in the north-western part of India and speak Hindi, Urdu and Sindhi languages.[2]

Indian Muslims like all other Muslims practice the basic tenets of Islam including Namaz and fasting in Ramazan. Rajasthani Muslims are also punctual of Ramazan and giving Zakat (charity given to poor) and going on the Hajj pilgrimage.

  1. ^ "Population by religion community – 2011". Census of India, 2011. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015.
  2. ^ Chauhan, Neeraj (1 December 2018). "'Demography along Pakistan border changing': BSF flags concerns". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2022.