Islam in Vietnam is a minority religion, with a long history but the number of followers is not much compared to other religions such as Buddhism, Catholicism or Cao Dai. Below is some basic information about Islam in Vietnam.
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History of Islam in Vietnam
- Islam entered Vietnam around the 10th–11th centuries through Arab, Persian, Indian traders, and later Malay traders.
- Initially, Islam was mainly spread among the Cham community – an ethnic group living in the Central and Southern regions of Vietnam. After the Champa Kingdom was annexed by Dai Viet, the Cham people continued to preserve their religion.
- Over time, Islam in Vietnam developed within the framework of the Cham community and a small number of foreigners living and doing business in Vietnam.
Number of followers
According to the 2019 Population and Housing Census , Vietnam has about 80,000 – 100,000 Muslims , most of whom are Cham Bani and Cham Islam .
Most Muslims are concentrated in provinces/cities such as:
- Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan (Cham people)
- An Giang (Cham and Malay, Sunni)
- Ho Chi Minh City , Tay Ninh , Southwest (with smaller communities)
Major Muslim groups in Vietnam
1. Cham Bani :
- An indigenous form of Islam, a combination of Islam and indigenous Cham beliefs.
- Concentrated in Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan .
- Not fully adhering to orthodox Islamic teachings (e.g. not praying 5 times a day, not fasting Ramadan fully…).
2. Cham Islam (Sunni) :
- According to Sunni Islam .
- Mainly living in the southwestern provinces such as An Giang , Ho Chi Minh City , Tay Ninh .
- Has religious relations with Muslim countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia.
Religious facilities
- There are currently about 40–50 mosques (called Masjids ) across the country.
- There are also a number of mubaraks (religious places of worship of the Bani Cham people).
- Ho Chi Minh City has several large mosques, for example Jamiul Islamiyah Mosque (District 1) is the main place of activity for the city’s Muslim community.
International activities and relations
- The Muslim community in Vietnam is regularly supported by international Islamic organizations in religious, training and charitable activities.
- The Vietnamese government recognizes Islam as a legitimate religion and has certain support policies for the community of believers.
Some points to note
- Islam in Vietnam is highly localized, especially in the Cham Bani community.
- Muslims live in harmony with other religions and peoples.
- Major holidays such as Ramadan , Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Feast of Breaking the Fast), and Kurban (Eid al-Adha) are celebrated in mosques.
Suggested 1-day itinerary Tour Islam in Vietnam
| Time | Activities + Food |
|---|---|
| Bright | Start from the Old Quarter / Hoan Kiem to explore the light halal breakfast restaurants. → Have breakfast at a halal restaurant like Namaste Hanoi or Tandoor (rice, bread, noodles, porridge optional) → Visit Al‑Noor Mosque or mosque if there is one nearby to pray Salah (if scheduled) → Walk the Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Market, visit the area around Hoan Kiem Lake |
| Lunch | Have lunch at a mid-range halal restaurant in the Old Quarter like Khazaana Indian Restaurant , Batavia Restaurant & Cafe → Combine with a visit to local food markets (Dong Xuan market or small old quarter market) to try halal street food if you can find it |
| Afternoon | After lunch, walk or take public transport/motorbike to Tay Ho or Ba Dinh area to try some light drinks, desserts – maybe Halal tea, fruit or light ice cream → Stop by a halal‑friendly cafe to rest, try coffee (check ingredients: milk, sugar do not contain controversial ingredients) |
| Dark | Dinner at a halal restaurant is better, with specialities that suit Muslim tastes (bread rolls, kebabs, Indo-Pakistani food, Middle Eastern food) → Finish with a light dessert or see if there is a halal stall at the night market → If Salah is scheduled in the evening – find a nearby mosque to practice |
If you want to learn more about the rituals, culture, or the differences between Cham Bani and Cham Islam , I can provide more specific information.
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