Islam is an established religion in Delaware.
Although it is not known precisely how many Muslims live in the state, Delaware has at least five mosques and a sizable Muslim population.
The community itself lays claims to a Muslim origin dating back to Colonial times.
[1] It is possible that the history of Islam in Delaware extends as far back as the origin of the Delaware Moors, a mixed-race community in Kent and Sussex counties whose origins are variously attributed to 18th century shipwrecked Moorish pirates, wives brought over from the 17th century British evacuation of Tangier, or a legendary romance between a European colonist and an enslaved Moorish prince.
[2][dubious – discuss] There is a community of converted Muslims; an article in The News Journal by Summer Harlow in September 2007 highlights the transition many are making.