 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (July 2012) |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Languages | |
| • Urdu • Maithili • Nepali • Awadhi • Bhojpuri | |
| Religion | |
•  Islam 100% • |
The Rayeen are a Muslim community found in Pakistan and India and Trai region of Nepal. They are also known Al-Raiee.[1]
History and origin[edit | edit source]
The Rayeen are big businessman and green grocers of Punjab, and North Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh widely distributed throughout Bihar. They speak Urdu, Hindi, and in the west of Bihar, Bhojpuri.[1]
Present circumstances[edit | edit source]
The Rayeen are strictly endogamous, but have no sub-divisions or gotras. They prefer marriage among a close kinship circle, and both cross cousin and parallel cousin marriages are practiced. The community are still engaged in agriculture.