Islam in French Guiana

Islam is a minority religion in French Guiana.The muslim population is made up of mainly Arabs from Lebanon, and Afghan Muslims which is nearly 1%. In Cayenne, the capital of the region, and Kourou, there is an Islamic centre and a Muslim school. The majority of the Muslims are Sunnis. There are a few Ahmadi Muslims who established themselves in the region in the year 2007.

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