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Abdal (caste)

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Abdal
Regions with significant populations
India • Pakistan • Nepal
Languages
UrduMaithiliGujaratiBengali
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Jogi FaqirFaqirQalandarRawalSai

The Abdal (Shekh Hashmi) are a Muslim community found in North India. They are a sub-group within the Arabic old shekh community.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 344-356