Do Muslims live in Sri Lanka?

Yes, Muslims live in Sri Lanka. According to the 2012 census, Muslims made up 9.7% of the country's population, or about 2.1 million people. The majority of Muslims in Sri Lanka are Sunni, with a small minority of Shias. The community is ethnically diverse, with Sri Lankan Moors, Malays, and Indian Muslims being the main groups. Tamil Muslims form a significant minority. Sri Lankan Muslims have a long history in the country, dating back to the 7th century when Arab traders first arrived on the island.