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A N O VERVIEW : W HO ARE THE M USLIMS ?

Muslims can be found in almost every community in the United States. This mosque is located in a suburb of Detroit.

largest Muslim populations may be found in New York, Michigan, and California. To the north of the United States, Canada is home to about a million Muslims. Diversity of Practices Muslims believe that their religion transcends nationality and that all Muslims are bound together by their faith. However, while the religious practices of Muslims may be similar, their lifestyles and customs often vary according to where they live; radically differ- ent political and cultural settings all but guarantee some differ- ences in the daily lives of Muslims around the world. The most obvious differences among Muslims who live in different countries are the ways in which they dress and their customs regarding events such as marriage and childbirth. For instance, when it