The Muslim population is spread across several states in India, with some states having a higher concentration than others.

The Indian archipelago of Lakshadweep is in ferment ... And last week, reports said "the entire population" had participated in a day-long fast. Photographs show protesters in their homes ...

The islands are inhabited by indigenous communities, primarily the Muslim-majority population of the Lakshadweep. Their way of life, influenced by centuries of maritime trade and cultural ...