Islam is a minority religion in Palau.

Demographics

As of 2018, there are 500 Muslims in Palau.[1] Most of them are workers from Bangladesh who came to the country for job opportunities.[2]

Mosques

The country currently has two mosques.[1]

Organizations

  • Palau Muslim Association[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Sasongko, Agung (6 December 2018). "Syiar Islam di Palau Terus Berkembang" [Preaching of Islam in Palau Continues to Grow]. Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  2. Associated Press (19 June 2009). "Palau's Muslims anxiously await Gitmo detainees". CTV News. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  3. Sasongko, Agung (16 November 2016). "Hanya Miliki Dua Masjid, Muslim Palau Tetap Gencarkan Syiar Islam" [Having Only Two Mosques, Palau Muslims Consistent in Preaching Islam]. Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 September 2021.


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