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Islam came to the Caribbean after the abolition of slavery by the European powers in 1834. With the freeing of the African slaves, new labor was needed to tend to the sugar plantations throughout the region. The British imported migrant workers from India (at that time including what is now Pakistan with it's Moslem population) and the Dutch imported labor from the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). In the British West Indies Islam was of small importance as most of the migrant workers were Hindu. On the Dutch Islands and in Suriname the Islamic influence was more pronounced.
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Why did Islam come to the Caribbean?
Islam came to the British Caribbean as a direct result of the migration of South West Asian labor into that region following the Abolition of Slavery in 1834. In the Dutch West Indies Islam came with the migration of laborers from the East Indies (now Indonesia). These migrations also brought their unique cuisine (curries and rijstaffels) and ganja to the Caribbean.
How did Islam arrived in the Caribbean?
To have a better live
Which countries in the Caribbean is Islam practiced?
In all the Caribbean countries but with different percentages in numbers.
Why are Christianity Islam and Hinduism the major religions in the Caribbean?
Christianity became dominant as a result of the European colonization of the Caribbean. Hinduism and Islam became prevalent because of the importation of labor from the Indian Subcontinent which is dominated by Hinduism and Islam.
Where does Caribbean sand come from?
the caribbean. XD
Why Islam came to the caribbean?
Islam is spread allover the world although with different Muslim percentages to total population. It is the authenticity of Islam and its truthfulness that helps Islam spread everywhere.
What time of the year tourist come to the Caribbean?
most tourists come to the Caribbean when the sun is out
How did the Muslim came to the Caribbean?
Either through convert of some natives into Islam or Immigration of some Muslims from outside the Caribbean area.
What route did the African take to come to the Caribbean?
What type of boat did the Africans use to come to the Caribbean
Who were the first europeans to come to come to the Caribbean islands?
Christopher Columbus was the first European to come to the Caribbean on his four voyages
Why did the people come to the Caribbean?
the amerindians or indigenous people of the Caribbean came to Caribbean in search of food.
What are the main religions of the Caribbean Islands?
Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam are the most popular religions.
