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The arrival of Islam in Scotland is relatively recent. The bulk of Muslims in Scotland come from families who immigrated during the 20th and 21st century. In and are the largest non-Christian group, other than atheists and agnostics. Traditionally, many Scottish Muslims have ties to Pakistan , India and Bangladesh , although there are increasing numbers from the Arab World . The first Muslim student in Scotland was Wazir Beg from Mumbai . He is recorded as being a medical student who studied at the University Of Edinburgh between 1858-59. {Link without Title} The production of goods and Glasgow's busy port meant that many lascars were employed there. Dundee was at the peak of importing jute; hence, sailors from Bengal were a feature at the port. Records from the Glasgow Sailors' Home show that, in 1903, nearly a third (5,500) of all boarders were Muslim lascars. SCOTTISH MUSLIMS
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