Islam in Mizoram

The advent of Islam in Mizoram dates to the late nineteenth century, when Muslim soldiers serving under the British colonial forces arrived during the Lushai Expedition (1871–1872 and 1889–1890).^[2] A number of sepoys who accompanied the expeditionary troops were of Muslim background, marking the first recorded presence of Islam in the region.^[3][4]

Although their numbers remained small, the continued military presence, migration of traders from present-day Assam and Bengal, and later government employment contributed to the gradual settlement of Muslims in Mizoram throughout the twentieth century. The population of the community expanded slowly but consistently, forming small clusters across what became the districts of the modern state.^[3]

Muslims in Mizoram celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the high school ground in Zarkawt, Aizawl, which is 15 minutes away from the Aijwal Mosque.^[a] The ground is near a church, showing harmony between the Christians and Muslims of Mizoram.^[6][7][8]

Quran is also Translated in Mizo languages.^[9]

The Significant population of Muslims in Mizoram are Bengali, Pangals and Assamese living in northern Mizoram districts of Kolasib and Mamit where there are five mosques.^[16][17][18]

There is also small community of khasi and Chakma, who follow Islam.^[19][20]

• Mizoram Muslim Welfare Society.^[24][25]
• Aizawl Mosque Committee (AMC).^[26]

• Religion in Mizoram
• Buddhism in Mizoram
• Hinduism in Mizoram
• Islam in India