Islam In Guyana
About 7.2 percent of Guyana's population is Muslim, representing 54,050 individuals, many of whom are descended from indentured labourers from India.
The largest Islamic organization in the country is the Guyana Islamic Trust.
Until the 1970s, Muslim holidays were not officially recognized. A number of non-Christian religious days are now public holidays. Muslim holidays include Eid al Fitr, the end of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting; Id al Adha, the feast of sacrifice; and Mawlid, the birthday of Muhammad. The dates for these holidays vary according to the Islamic calendar.
Read more about Islam In Guyana: National United Halaal Authority of Guyana (N.U.H.A), Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG), Guyana Islamic Trust, Guyana Islamic Institute, International
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