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The history of Islam in Finland is relatively recent, dating back to the late 19th century. The first Muslims to arrive in Finland were primarily Tatar merchants from the Russian Empire. These Tatars, who were predominantly Sunni Muslims, settled in various parts of Finland and maintained their cultural and religious traditions.

In the mid-20th century, there was a second wave of Muslim immigration to Finland, primarily from countries such as Morocco, Algeria, and Iraq. This wave of immigration was fueled by economic opportunities and political instability in their home countries. The growing Muslim population in Finland led to the establishment of Islamic organizations and the construction of mosques.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Islam in Finland," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_Finland, accessed 7 Oct 2024.</ref><ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Finnish-Islamic Congregation," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish-Islamic_Congregation, accessed 7 Oct 2024.</ref><ref>Journal.fi. "Finnish Muslims' Journey from an Invisible Minority to Public Partnerships." https://journal.fi/temenos/article/view/77424/53958, accessed 7 Oct 2024.</ref>