Islam in Belize

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Islam is one of the smallest minority faiths in Belize. The statistics for Islam in Belize estimate a total Muslim population of 577,[1] representing 0.2 percent of the total population. The Muslim community is led by the Islamic Mission of Belize[2] (IMB) headquartered in Belize City. There is also presence of Ahmadiyya Jamaat who are of non-muslim faith ever since 2013. They have a membership of about 200 from all over Belize.They have now built their own Temple calledon 1.5 miles George Price Highway. The Muslim Community Primary School (MCPS) was recognised by the government in 1978 and offers Islamic as well as elementary level academic courses to Muslim and non-Muslim children.[3]

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  1. ^ "Census report" (PDF). www.sib.org.bz. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-01-27. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
  2. ^ admin. "Islamic Mission Belize". FYIonBelize. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
  3. ^ admin. "Islamic Mission Belize". FYIonBelize. Retrieved 2020-09-05.