What is Islam in Assam?
{{no sources|date June 2021}} [[Image:Rangamati Mosque.jpg|thumb|left|[[Panbari Mosque]], one of the oldest mosque in Assam located at Dhubri.]] [[Islam]] is the second largest and fastest growing [[religion]] in [[Assam]]. Assam is also home to a large number of Indian [[Muslim]]s. According to the 2011 census, 36% of Assam's population is Muslim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RGI releases Census 2011 data on Population by Religious Communities|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=126326#:~:text=Total%20Population%20in%202011%20is,Stated%200.29%20crores%20(0.2%25).|access-date=2025-01-24|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> According to the more late estimates 2021, 42% of the population could be Muslim now.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2024-07-18|title=Population of Muslims in Assam now 40%, surge a big issue: Sarma|language=en-us|work=Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/population-of-muslims-in-assam-now-40-surge-a-big-issue-sarma-101721244009971.html|access-date=2025-01-24}}</ref> 12 out of 32 districts of Assam is now Muslim majority and 5 districts have high Muslim population concentration. ==Related pages== * [[Hinduism in Assam]] * [[Christianity in Assam]] ==References== {{reflist}} {{Religion-stub}} [[Category:Islam in India|Assam]] [[Category:Assam]]