Islam in Nepal

Islam in Nepal

Islam is a minority religion in Nepal.According to a 2006 Nepalese census 4.2% of the population is Muslim. [ [http://www.cbs.gov.np/Nepal%20in%20figure/nepal%20in%20figures%202006.pdf NEPAL IN FIGURES 2006 - Government of Nepal] ] Islam generally thought to have been introduced by Indian Muslims that travelled through and began living in Nepal.

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