Grenada

Islam in Grenada is present but represents a very small minority in this predominantly Christian Caribbean island nation.

Overview:
Muslim Population: Estimated to be fewer than 1,000 people, making up less than 1% of Grenada’s total population (~125,000). The Muslim community consists mostly of:

  • Indo-Grenadians (descendants of indentured laborers from India),
  • Immigrants (from countries like Pakistan, Syria, and Lebanon),
  • African-Grenadian converts (especially through dawah efforts).

Mosques and Places of Worship:

  • The main mosque is the Masjid Al-Muneer in St. George’s, the capital city.
  • Other smaller prayer spaces (musallas) exist, particularly in areas where Muslim students from abroad are studying (such as at St. George’s University).

Activities & Community Life:

  • Friday prayers (Jumu’ah) and daily prayers are held at the mosque.
  • Ramadan and Eid celebrations are observed.
  • The Muslim community organizes dawah (Islamic outreach), Qur’an study sessions, and sometimes offers free literature to locals interested in learning about Islam.

Islam & Education:

  • There are Muslim students, particularly from other countries, who study medicine at St. George’s University (SGU).
  • SGU has a Muslim Students’ Association (MSA), which caters to the needs of Muslim students — offering halal food options, prayer space, and organizing events like Iftar during Ramadan.

Religious Freedom:

  • Grenada’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and Muslims are free to practice their faith openly.
  • Halal food is available in some stores, often for the benefit of both local Muslims and international students.

Interfaith Relations:

  • Muslims in Grenada live peacefully alongside Christians.
  • There is general religious tolerance and mutual respect, though Islam is not widely known or practiced among the broader population.

Challenges:

  • Limited access to Islamic education for children.
  • Small size of the Muslim community can lead to isolation.
  • Few mosques, which can make daily congregational worship difficult for those outside St. George’s.

Grenada
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