Islam in Vanuatu

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Islam in Vanuatu is practised by about 200 members of the small island nation of Vanuatu in Oceania.[1]

[edit] History

One of the earliest known Muslims in Vanuatu was Hussein Nabanga, who converted in 1978. Hussein Nabanga was a member of the Mele people and other Mele people (who originated on the Dinny Island of Imere Tenuku) were the earliest to follow. Now there are Muslims throughout many other islands in Vanuatu. The first mosque in Vanuatu was established in 1992. Islam is growing rapidly in the country.[2][3]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "Vanuatu - Island Dress", Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2005-02-15. Retrieved on 2007-05-26. 
  2. ^ "Muslims in Vanuatu", news.vu, 2004-10-19. Retrieved on 2007-05-26. 
  3. ^ Boehane, Ben (2007-06-29). Islam Is Spreading In Melanesia. Pacific Magazine. Muslim Village Australia. Retrieved on 2007-10-22.

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