Abdal (caste) explained

Group:Abdal
Popplace:India • Pakistan • Nepal
Langs:UrduMaithiliGujaratiBengali
Rels:Islam

The Abdal (Shekh Hashmi) are a Muslim community found in North India. They are a sub-group within the Arabic old shekh community.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 344-356