Islam in Assam

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 Muslims. According to the 2011 census, 36% of Assam's population is Muslim.[1] According to the more late estimates 2021, 42% of the population could be Muslim now.[2] 12 out of 32 districts of Assam is now Muslim majority and 5 districts have high Muslim population concentration.

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  1. "RGI releases Census 2011 data on Population by Religious Communities". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  2. "Population of Muslims in Assam now 40%, surge a big issue: Sarma". Hindustan Times. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2025-01-24.