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Bosniaks in Syria, also known as Bosnians in Syria, refers to citizens of Syria who are, or descend from, ethnic Bosniak people. They form one of the smaller ethnic minorities in the country.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Aleppo, Damascus | |
| Languages | |
| Arabic | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam Shia Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Bosniaks Bushnak |
Much of the Bosniak community have become Arabized; for this reason, they are often counted as "Arab".[1] Indeed, many Bosniaks who adhere to Islam do self-identify as Arabs,[2] however, there are still some who have retained their national identity.
History
editIn the 19th century, some of the Bosniaks who were expelled from Balkan lands under the new rulers emigrated as refugees to Ottoman Syria.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Shoup, John A. (2018), The History of Syria, ABC-CLIO, p. 6, ISBN 978-1440858352
- ^ Khalifa, Mustafa (2013), The impossible partition of Syria, Arab Reform Initiative, pp. 3–5
- ^ Pekesen, Berna (2012), Expulsion and Emigration of the Muslims from the Balkans, European History Online, p. 2