Abdal (caste)

For other uses, see Abdal (disambiguation).
Abdal
Regions with significant populations
India • Pakistan • Nepal
Languages
Urdu • Maithili • Gujarati • Bengali
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Jogi Faqir • Faqir • Qalandar • Rawal • Sai • Abdal people (West Asia)

The Abdal (Shekh Hashmi) are a Muslim community found in North India. They are a sub-group within the Arabic old Shekh community. They are classified as an Other Backward Caste in Bihar.

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