Marathi Muslims
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| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra, India | |
| Languages | |
| Marathi • Konkani • Urdu • Hindi | |
| Religion | |
 Sunni, Shia, Shia Ismaili | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Marathi people • Konkani Muslims |
The term Muslim Marathas is usually used to signify Marathi Muslims from the state of Maharashtra in north-western coast of India, who speak Marathi as a mother-tongue (first language) and follows certain customs slightly differing from the rest of Indian Muslims.[citation needed] According to 2001 Indian census,[1] There were 10,270,485 Muslims in Maharashtra and constituted 10.60% of the state.