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The Republic of Cameroon is a country located in central Africa. It has over 28 million people, and Christianity is its dominant religion. Islam is the second most followed religion in the country, with over 21% of the population practicing it.
Muslims are generally located in the northern part of Cameroon and have their mosques built there. The Baamoun ethnic group of Cameroon follows Islam, while the Kirdi, another ethnic group, practice some form of Islam with a fusion of their traditional religion. Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, Douala, Garoua, Maroua, and Ngaoudere are some cities densely populated with Muslims and have mosques to cater to their worship place needs.
Islam is the second most popular religion in Cameroon, followed by 21% of the total population. Among these Muslims, 27% are Sunni, 3% are Shia. Nearly half of the Muslims in Cameroon associate themselves with a Sufi order.
The Fulani group spread Islam in Cameroon in the 19th century through trade and the Sufi brotherhoods. The Fulani group lives mostly in the other provinces where, to date, the majority of the Muslims live. Another group is the Kirdi group, which generally practices Islam, and the Bamoun ethnic group, which is dominant in the West of Cameroon.
Northern Cameroon culture is influenced by Islam, and Muslims living there wear light-colored free-flow robes and cover their head with embroidered head coverings. Even the traditional dress of Cameroon is Kabba, which is a long free-flow robe-type dress with a matching or contrasting head covering.
Muslims of Cameroon celebrate Islamic festivals following the Hijirah (Islamic) Calendar. They fast in the month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Muslims of Cameroon also celebrate the 1st Muharram as the Islamic New Year and 12 Rabi-Al-Awal as Prophet Muhammad’s birthdate.
In Cameroon, areas with a significant Muslim population are where you can find halal food easily. Cities like Yaounde and Douala are religiously diverse and have a high population of Muslims residing. These cities have many halal restaurants and shops that sell halal food. Muslims in Cameroon mostly have access to butchers and markets that provide halal food but it's always best to look for a halal certificate.
Connect with the locals of Cameroon and learn about their diverse culture and traditions. Join them during prayers, events, or festivals and strengthen your brotherhood bond.
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