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Islam in Oregon and America -- The Facts
FACT 1
There are an estimated 6 to 10 thousand Muslims in Oregon. The Muslim community in Oregon is made up of people from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds and national origins.
FACT 2
There are an estimated 6 million Muslims in America. The Muslim community in America is composed of people from a diverse variety of ethnic backgrounds and national origins.
FACT 3
The worldwide population of Muslims is 1.2 billion
FACT 4
Islam is the fastest growing religion in this country and around the world.
FACT 5
Demographers say that by the turn of the century, Islam will be the number two religion in America. (This may have already occured.)
FACT 6
Demographers also say that by the year 2025, one in four people on earth will be a Muslim.
FACT 7
There are 7 mosques and Islamic centers in Oregon.
FACT 8
There are more than 1,500 mosques, Islamic schools and Islamic centers in America. Muslims are active in all walks of life.
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