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Islam has a presence in Greece through two distinct communities: the longstanding Muslim population that has resided in the country since the era of the Ottoman Empire, primarily in East Macedonia and Thrace, and the more recent Muslim immigrants who began arriving in the late 20th century, predominantly in Athens and Thessaloniki. The Muslim community in Greece is comprised mainly of immigrants from various regions such as The Middle East (Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran), other Balkan countries (Montenegro, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina), and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt). The historical roots of Islam in Greece trace back to the Ottoman Empire, with a diverse Muslim population that continues to shape the cultural landscape of the country. The contemporary Muslim community in Greece reflects the ongoing patterns of migration and diversity, contributing to the multicultural fabric of Greek society.