Hawzah News Agency- Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized that the state seeks to celebrate the values, faith, and traditions of this group while reaffirming its commitment against Islamophobia, hate, and discrimination.
The Muslim population in the Empire State is among the largest in the country: recent estimates from The Global Statistics indicate that about 724,000 Muslims reside in New York State, roughly 3.7% of the total population.
The largest concentration is in New York City. According to a 2016 survey by Muslims for American Progress (MAP), a research and outreach project promoted by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), over 700,000 Muslims lived in the metropolis, accounting for about 8% of the city’s residents, forming a visible and vital part of the urban demographic.
These numbers reflect a long-standing trend: immigration, combined with natural population growth, has steadily increased the Muslim population over the decades, contributing to the social diversification of the state and the presence of cultural centers, mosques, and businesses tied to this community.
The proclamation of a month dedicated to Muslim history and contributions thus represents not only a symbolic act but also an institutional recognition of a well-established demographic and cultural presence.
With this act, New York takes a historic step, recognizing Muslim Americans and their lasting contributions to one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse societies in the United States.
Source: lavocedinewyork.com
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