Muslim Halwai
The Muslim Halwai are a Muslim community found in various parts of India and Pakistan, mainly in Uttar Pradesh. They have their ancestral backgrounds from Hakwai tribes. Halva means sweets in Hindi and Halvai or Halwai are sweet makers. Their preferred self-designation is Shaikh. They are also known as Mohammadi Halwai, Faridi, Adnani, Siddiqui.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| • Pakistan • India | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Shaikh |
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