The Abdal (Shekh Hashmi) are a Muslim community found in North India. They are a sub-group within the Arabic old shekh community.[1]

Abdal
Regions with significant populations
India • Pakistan • Nepal
Languages
UrduMaithiliGujaratiBengali
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Jogi FaqirFaqirQalandarRawalSai

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 344-356