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Paraguay is a majority Christian country, with adherents of Islam being a minuscule minority. The latest statistics for Islam in Paraguay estimate a total Muslim population of under 1,000 representing 0.02% of the population. Most of the Muslims are descendants of immigrants from Syria and Lebanon. The major Islamic organization in Paraguay is the Centro Benéfico Cultural Islámico Asunción, led by Faozi Mohamed Omairi. The community is concentrated in and around the capital, Asuncion.

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  1. Sandra B. Ramírez Ortega (2021-10-15). "Descubriendo el mundo islámico en Paraguay - Articulos - ABC Color". Abc.com.py. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
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