Bosniaks in Syria
Bosniaks in Syria, also known as Bosnians in Syria, refers to citizens of Syria who are, or descend from, ethnic Bosniak people. They form one of the smaller ethnic minorities in the country.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Aleppo, Damascus | |
| Languages | |
| Arabic | |
| Religion | |
| Islam |
Much of the Bosniak community have become Arabized; for this reason, they are often counted as "Arab".[1] Indeed, many Bosniaks who adhere to Islam do self-identify as Arabs,[2] however, there are still some who have retained their national identity.
History
In the 19th century, some of the Bosniaks who were expelled from Balkan lands under the new rulers emigrated as refugees to Ottoman Syria.[3]
See also
References
- Shoup, John A. (2018), The History of Syria, ABC-CLIO, p. 6, ISBN 1440858357
- Khalifa, Mustafa (2013), The impossible partition of Syria, Arab Reform Initiative, pp. 3–5
- Pekesen, Berna (2012), Expulsion and Emigration of the Muslims from the Balkans, European History Online, p. 2
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| Foreign nationals | |
1 Under the terms of the Syrian Constitution the Druze community is designated as a part of the Syrian Muslim community. | |
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