Kashmiri Muslims

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Kashmiri Muslims are ethnic Kashmiris who practice Islam and are native to the Kashmir Valley of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The majority of Kashmiri Muslims are Sunni, while Shias form a minority. They refer to themselves as "Koshur" in their mothertongue, Kashmiri. Currently, the Kashmiri Muslim population is predominantly concentrated in Kashmir Valley. Smaller communities also live in other regions of Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiri Muslims have similar ethnic roots to the Kashmiri Hindu community. Both Kashmiri Hindus and Muslims trace their descent patrilineally. Property and titles are usually inherited through the male line, but some inheritances may also be accrued through the female lineage. Of the Kashmiri Hindus that were converted to Islam, many largely retained their family names (kram) which indicated their original profession, locality or community. A small population of Kashmiri Muslims also live in other regions of Jammu and Kashmir. In the Jammu region, they reside...

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