History
One of the earliest known Muslims in Vanuatu was Hussein Nabanga, who converted in 1978. Hussein Nabanga was a member of the Mele people and other Mele people (who originated on the Dinny Island of Imere Tenuku) were the earliest to follow. Now there are Muslims throughout many other islands in Vanuatu.Currently there is registered Islamic society looking after religious matters, Muhammad Sadiq Sambo form Mele Village is the current president of the society,The first mosque in Vanuatu was established in 1992, in Mele Village in the outskirts of Port Vila.There is also another mosque on the island of Tanna in Middle bush Area.There is a Prayer Place on the Island of Erromango near Dillons Bay.
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