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Islam in Finland was introduced by Baltic Tatars at the end of the 19th Century , and now also includes Muslim immigrants. In 1999 , there were estimated to be about 20,000 Muslims in Finland. The Baltic Tatars were the first Muslim group to settle in Finland . The Baltic Tatars arrived in Finland as merchant farmers at the end of the 19th century. They were later joined by other family members, became organized and successful throughout the business world. The Finnish Islamic Association (Suomen Islam-seurakunta) was founded in 1925. This society only accepts Tatars as members, excluding muslims from other parts of the world. They have their own cemetery where they do not allow any non-Tatar Muslims to be buried. The islamic society of Finland (Suomen Islamilainen Yhdyskunta) was founded in 1987, Khodr Chehab is the Imam of it. This society allows all muslims to join their society. There are many Mosque s (Masjids) in the Helsinki area. Some of them are listed below.
MUSLIMS AMONG VARIOUS ETHNIC GROUPS IN FINLAND
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