Nepal
Nepal is located between China and India in South Asia. According to the last census conducted in 2011, there are 125 ethnic groups in the country. The main ones are; 16.6% Chhetri, 12.2% Brahmin-Hill, 7.1% Magar, 6.6% Tharu, 5.8% Tamang, 5% Newar, 4.8% Kami.
Nepal is one of the main centers of Hinduism and Buddhism in the world. So much that Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, is considered a national hero because he was born in Nepal, and the Hindu kingdoms that lasted for centuries prove the influence of Hinduism in Nepal. Until recently, people of different faiths were subjected to great oppression, and Muslims were directly affected by this approach.
Islam first entered Nepalese territory in the late 15th century. After the first Muslims arrived in Kathmandu in the late 15th century, Sufis who settled in the region prepared the basis for the spread of Islam in the region, and with the arrival of the Mughals in the following periods, Muslims strengthened their position in Nepal. However, since Muslims were not included in the Hindu caste system, the Muslim community was excluded from political and social affairs.
Today, although it is not precisely known, an estimated 5% of Nepal's population are Muslims. This means that there are about 1.5 million Muslims in the country. The vast majority of Muslims in the country are Sunni and follow the Hanafi school. Given their large population, Muslims do not have sufficient representation in trade, politics, and education. Nevertheless, the number of civil society organizations and mosques established by Muslims in the country has been increasing steadily in recent years. At this point, the influence of Islamic organizations in India is particularly high.