Islam 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 Muslim Jamaat ever since 2013. They have a membership of about 150 from all over Belize.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]

References

  1. "Census report" (PDF). www.sib.org.bz. 2010. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
  2. admin. "Islamic Mission Belize". FYIonBelize. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
  3. admin. "Islamic Mission Belize". FYIonBelize. Retrieved 2020-09-05.


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