Islam in Maharashtra
Islam is the second largest religion in the state, with 12,967,840 adherents comprising 11.54% of the population, per estimates.
Population change
The Muslim population in the state is heterogeneous. The majority of Muslims are mostly Sunni Muslims. The population in the state is highly urbanised, and spread across different regions. The urban character of the community in Maharashtra can be seen from the fact that Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, is approximately 18.8% Muslim per the Census. Mumbai, the capital city of the state, has approximately over 3 million Muslims. The Muslim population of Mumbai is the city with a large Muslim population among any city outside Muslim-majority countries.
Shrine change
The Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai is a famous Islamic shrine in Maharashtra. Similarly, Nagpur, the second capital of Maharashtra, has population that is 11% Muslim.
