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The Kashmiri population is a blend of people belonging to distinct races with different looks, dresses, food habits, customs, traditions, rituals, etc. Most of the Kashmiris are Muslims, followed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Romans, Greeks, Persians, and Christians.

Kashmiri Hindu (Kashmiri Pandits)

Among the Kashmiris, Kashmiri Pandits who are Hindus, are a progressive community, scattered all over India. Kashmiri Pandits are amongst the original inhabitants of the valley. They used to dominate the region of Kashmir, at one point in time.

Most of the Kashmiri Pandits have recently forced the people of Kashmir to leave Kashmir due to a communal frenzy by the Muslim fundamentalists. Today, their population has been reduced to a minority in Kashmir.

The high ranges of the valley of Kashmir are touching the Himalayas. The Hangul or Kashmir Stag is one of the most endangered species of red deer in the world. There are various wildlife sanctuaries in the valley which are located in Srinagar, Anantnag, and Baramulla districts.

Kashmiri Muslims

Muslims are the dominant community in Kashmir about 90% of the population of Kashmir are Muslim. Muslims of both communities Siya and Sunni sects reside in the valley. Their main occupations include agriculture, sheep rearing, cattle rearing, and other cottage industries. Their art and craft are very famous.

Gujjars

Their lifestyle is semi-nomadic to nomadic. Some of them have settled down in agriculture, but the majority are primarily herdsmen. They are basically from Gujrat and Rajasthan and speak Gujari. Gujjar converted themselves to the Muslim faith. They live mostly in the hilly area of Kashmir and are generally herdsmen by occupation. Gujjars have notably Jewish features.

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