Kamein
Sign in to saveThe Kamein (), also known as the Kaman (), are a Southeast Asian ethnic group indigenous to Rakhine State, Myanmar, where they primarily reside, and who predominantly follow Islam. The name Kaman comes from Persian, meaning "bow". The Kaman are formally recognized by the Burmese government and classified as one of the seven ethnic groups composing the Rakhine national race. The Kaman are considered indigenous and are widely acknowledged as Burmese citizens who hold national identity cards. The Kaman speak Rakhine, and their customs and dress are similar to those of the Rakhine, in contrast to
Key facts
- Ethnic group.group
- Kaman
- Ethnic group.native_name_lang
- my
- Ethnic group.image
- A woman stands in front of a burnt Muslim neighborhoud, Kyauk Phyu, Rakhine State, Burma.jpg
- Ethnic group.pop1
- 50,000
- Ethnic group.langs
- Arakanese
- Ethnic group.rels
- 15px Islam
via Wikipedia infobox
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Encyclopedic overview
11 sectionsContents
- Geographic distribution
- History
- Origins
- Rakhine kingdoms
- Nga Hnalone Min (1234-1237 AD)
- Narameik Hla (alias) Min Saw Mon (1404-1434 AD)
- Modern era
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
The Kamein (), also known as the Kaman (), are a Southeast Asian ethnic group indigenous to Rakhine State, Myanmar, where they primarily reside, and who predominantly follow Islam. The name Kaman comes from Persian, meaning "bow". The Kaman are formally recognized by the Burmese government and classified as one of the seven ethnic groups composing the Rakhine national race. The Kaman are considered indigenous and are widely acknowledged as Burmese citizens who hold national identity cards. The Kaman speak Rakhine, and their customs and dress are similar to those of the Rakhine, in contrast to other Muslim groups in Rakhine State and the rest of Myanmar.
== Geographic distribution == Approximately 28,000 of the 50,000 Kaman in Myanmar live in Rakhine State.
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