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The Arab Brazilian population is estimated at 10 million people, most of them tracing their roots back to Lebanese and some to Syrian immigrants who arrived in Brazil in the early 1900s. Immigration of Arabs to Brazil started in the late 1800s, most of them coming from Lebanon and later from Syria . Arab immigration to Brazil grew in the 1900s, and was concentrated in the state of São Paulo , but also extended to Minas Gerais , Rio De Janeiro and other parts of Brazil. Most Arab immigrants in Brazil were Christians . However, after the 1970s , many Muslim Lebanese immigrated, and the current Muslim population of Brazil (28,000) is predominantly of recent Lebanese origin. There are also Brazilian Jews who are or whose ancestors were immigrants from Lebanon, Syria and North Africa; among them is Harry Abdul, the father of American singer/dancer Paula Abdul . The Arab culture has influenced in many aspects of Brazil's culture. In big towns of Brazil it is easy to find restaurants of Arab food, and Arab dishes, such as hummus, kibbeh, tahina, tabbouleh and halwa are very well-known among Brazilians. Most Middle-Eastern immigrants in Brazil have worked as traders, roaming the vast country to sell textiles and clothes and open new markets. In São Paulo, most clothing shop owners are of Arab descent. Arab-Brazilians are totally well-integrated into Brazilian society. Many important Brazilians are of Arab descent, including important Politician s, such as São Paulo's former mayor Paulo Maluf and governor Geraldo Alckmin , artists, writers and even Top Models . FAMOUS BRAZILIANS OF ARAB DESCENT
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