Muslims in Mangalore

The Muslims in Mangalore is a minority community, as most of its residents belong to other religions like Hinduism, Christianity, Jainism and Buddhism. Approximately 80% of the total Muslims in Mangalore belong to the Beary community. The Beary community is also sometimes referred to as the Byari community. Most of the individuals of this vivacious Muslim community reside in the south Kanara district of Karnataka. This district is also known as 'Dakshin Kannada'.

The Beary community in Mangalore is considered to be one of the most important Muslim communities residing in this region of India. The individuals of the Beary community follow various traditions of the Moplahs, residing in the Malabar Coast. Other Muslim communities residing in Karnataka include 'Nawayaths', Mappilas and Labbay.

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