The Siddi, Siddhi, or Sheedi (Urdu: شیدی; Hindi: सिद्दी or शीदि; Gujarati: સિદ્દી) are an Indian and Pakistani ethnic group of Black African descent. The Siddi population is currently estimated to be 20,000-55,000, with Gujarat state of India being the main population center. Siddis are mainly Sufi Muslims, although some are Hindus and some Roman Catholic Christians.
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June 7, 2009
Siddi
The Siddi, Siddhi, or Sheedi (Urdu: شیدی; Hindi: सिद्दी or शीदि; Gujarati: સિદ્દી) are an Indian and Pakistani ethnic group of Black African descent. The Siddi population is currently estimated to be 20,000-55,000, with Gujarat state of India being the main population center. Siddis are mainly Sufi Muslims, although some are Hindus and some Roman Catholic Christians.
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Ethnic Groups,
Global African Community,
Identity,
India,
Siddi
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Wow I didn't know that.
Lol, damn we are the original of everything huh?
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