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The Pride of Muslims:
Azim Premji, CEO of one of India's largest IT Companies, Wipro Technologies, is the 5th richest man in India with an estimated fortune of US$17.1 billion.

Javed Anand, the Indian journalist and civil rights activist who founded the Mumbai-based Sabrang Communications, in 1983, is a Muslim.

Maulana Azad was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and a strong advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity.

Out of the 13 Presidents of the Republic of India, three were Muslims - Zakir Husain, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Tanmoy Bose, Indian percussionist and tabla player belongs to the community. His world music project Taaltantra - showcasing familiar sounds through unfamiliar mediums, cross cultural rhythm and devices won the hearts of connoisseurs and critics alike in 2002.

Madhubala, was an Indian Bollywood actress who appeared in classic film. Madhubala received wide recognition for her performances in films like Mahal (1949), Amar (1954), Mughal-e-Azam (1960).

Did you Know?
Islam is the second-largest religion in India, making up 14.6% of the country's population with about 177 million Muslims.

The first Indian mosque, Cheraman Juma Masjid on the Malabar Coast, Kerala is thought to have been built in 629 AD by Malik Bin Deenar.

The Bollywood blockbusters Khiladi, Baazigar, Ajnabee, Baadshah, Aitraaz, Race and Race 2 were directed by the Muslim duo Abbas and Mustan.

Muslims represent a majority of the local population in Lakshadweep and Jammu and Kashmir.

The largest concentration (about 47%) of all Muslims in India, live in the three states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar.

The Hindustani Classical music has strong Persian influence which was brought in by Mughals and other rulers.