Asia
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community originated in India in 1889, with the birth of the Community taking place in Qadian, India. As of 2008 the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has been established in all Asian countries except for Tajikistan, Turkmenistan (established 2010), Georgia and North Korea. Asia is the continent where Ahmadis suffer the most persecution in the world.
Read more about this topic: List Of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Buildings And Structures
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