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Lakshadweep Religion depicts a rather mystique historic
tale. Representing Islam as the foremost faith of the local
people, the profile of religion in Lakshadweep also
comprises of Hinduism and Christianity. However, the
government data shows that the majority of the population in
the island falls under the category of Muslim religion.
The inhabitants of Lakshadweep are known to practice
different religious customs that were once propounded by the
holy prophet Ubaidullah who is believed to be the founder of
Islam religion in Lakshadweep. From namaz to haj and zakkat
to roza, the people of the island follow every single
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which is a part of the Islamic faith. Like any other devout
Muslim follower, the people of Lakshadweep give special
respect to the holy Koran too.
There are several festivals that have originated in the
island of Lakshadweep to mark the eminence of Islam. Id-Ul-Fitr,
Muharram, Bakrid and Milad- Un-Nabi are the prominent
occasions when the people of the island gather in various
mosques to commemorate the holy sermons of the various
prophets.
Religion of Lakshadweep is characterized by certain unusual
festivals too that are found in the core ethnic groups of
the place. Moulood is one such religious event when the
islanders offer prayers to the divine power and eat in
groups. The festival of Ratheeb is another uncommon occasion
which originated in the Kavaratti region of Lakshadweep. The
grave of Sheikh Kasim, one of the respected prophets of
Islam is praised during Ratheeb by the people of the island
to gather his holy blessings.
Lakshadweep Religion primarily comes under the Sunni faction
of Muslim faith.
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