Islam in New Caledonia
In today's world, Islam in New Caledonia has gained unprecedented relevance. Whether in academic, business, technological or social fields, Islam in New Caledonia has become a fundamental theme that crosses all areas of our lives. Its influence has been so significant that it is essential to understand its impact and the implications it entails. In this article, we will explore in detail and exhaustively everything related to Islam in New Caledonia, from its origins to its future prospects, with the aim of providing a complete and updated vision of this topic that is so relevant today.
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Islam in New Caledonia is a minority faith, consisting of 2.6% of population or 6,357 people. The community is largely ethnic Javanese, and primarily speaks French, and Arabic or Indonesian, causing a linguistic gap between them and neighbouring Anglophone Muslim communities in Australia and Fiji. There is an Islamic centre in Nouméa, and another in Bourail catering to Algerian-Caledonians.
History
Among the first Muslims in New Caledonia were Algerian prisoners sent there in 1872, followed by Indonesian, Somali, and Arab labourers.
The Association des Musulmans de Nouvelle Caledonie (New Caledonia Muslim Association) was founded in 1975, superseding an earlier organisation.
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