Discover the Kalash People | Beautiful Women and Shocking Traditions of this Isolated Tribe!

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[@angelinec4958]

May the universe protect and preserve these people!

[@user-dk6el5br1f]

He has exposed them

[@Ddireland]

I am a Pashtun , yet my mtdna shows connection to kailash.😮

[@ams8376]

​@@user-dk6el5br1f agreed !

[@liljade53]

they aren't telling us anything about the downside of this society. Alcoholism might be a reason the women want divorces. I am for women's rights and applaud their treatment of women, but it can't be all roses and sunshine in that community. We are getting the cleaned up view of this culture. Also, the men must be good looking too, because many girl babies look like their fathers. No mention of hygiene or healthcare either. I saw some girls carrying books, but no talk of schools or how they light their houses so they can read those books. A lot left out

[@artby1285]

@@liljade53 You're correct!!!

[@minalagrawal5470]

This community is so advanced as they believe in the oneness with the nature and God and the women are adored and given equal rights ❤

[@safurian]

Oddly enough most primitive (or simple living) cultures of our wold are and have been more advanced than out culture in every social aspect possible

[@justdiane5]

It's as old as time! Not advanced, just not religious in the way people think of today. No dogma, for example

[@jamesstevenson7725]

They do not believe in one god but many gods

[@dags6887]

I'm surprised some wearing masks though

[@user-6K38d95gfH]

@@jamesstevenson7725ywh literally has god fights with other gods. Read the Bible.

[@glendafield9797]

Best place in the world to be a woman. Total respect to this community 🙏💗😊

[@regaloma5486]

Isolated for the whole lenght of the pregnancy and every period ? Nope, thank you

[@katyyeps7631]

Thank God,at least they dance together man n woman.in Islam it's not possible.also they don't follow Islam.👍

[@katyyeps7631]

They look so much as hindu kashmiris.so beautiful.😍

[@cocoaorange1]

That can be dangerous.

[@DoloMalo-mw4zl]

​@katyyeps7631 no connections with Ganga Jamna Indians

[@brendamaharaj7937]

These people are beautiful and fascinating. Leave them alone dont let outsiders in .Letvthem preserve their beauty and rich culture.They are all so beautiful and the vibrant colours reflect their true identity❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@liljade53]

odd that some are wearing masks! the outside world is getting in, I even see modern clothing on some of the men and women. And most of all, how is it that is lamb allows these non mus lims alone, yet persecutes x tians and hin doos?

[@cbest1269]

Especially Evangelical people-stay away from this pure people

[@brendamaharaj7937]

@@liljade53 Huhhh food for thought maybe yhe men eyes are on the beautiful women.

[@liljade53]

@@brendamaharaj7937 good point! men are making the documentary, so that makes sense.

[@brendamaharaj7937]

@@liljade53 indeed

[@cannabis1490]

The Kalash People are so far advanced than the rest of the world which has been materially contaminated to the point where people have detached from Nature, lost their way....Kalash people made sure to never lose their Oneness with Mother Earth preserving thousands of years of tradition. Respect to these people and may Mother Nature always provide for and protect them.

[@ljTauruswarrior]

Totally true that

[@genellmorris4759]

The native Americans were/ are the same way. They RESPECT NATURE to the upmost ,however you see what happened to them when the EUROPEANS arrived in America 😢😢😢

[@lovelifementoring5399]

And respecting the beautiful power of women. ❤

[@user-bs3ph4wd9l]

@@genellmorris4759 Yeah this shows their hypocrisy because Nordic people are similar around the world but somehow the kalash people are special and advanced in their tradition, customs and culture why? Because they have light eyes.

[@odina9313]

@@user-bs3ph4wd9l Bevor die nordischen Menschen durch das Christentum korrumpiert wurden und spirituell verblödeten lebten sie wie die Kalash... verbunden mit der Natur und die Frauen wurden verehrt.

[@phumkilungrpanmei5856]

What a great community! 👍plz don't disturb them. 🙏🏼

[@jacquelinebutters1201]

Yes please don't drag them into the world of today,leave them alone don't let the influence of their neighbours take them over😢

[@endivjakdivjak6451]

They are already disturbed...with the Covid doctrine 🙃

[@klila16]

They get forcefully converted all the time. Will be gone soon.

[@reneehubbard9027]

What an amazing & forward thinking people. You can see their happiness & joy in thir faces and all they do. I hope they remain a free & happy people.

[@carolebner2091]

Soo colorful,their clothes are very beautiful.they live in a beautiful country with women who have a life.

[@Creophagous]

I like them. It is unique. Never change people of Kalash. You are on the right path in your own way :)

[@rahrjiyanin8072]

Beautiful people, culture, & history! I wish all people around the world would learn to be so peaceful and respectful.

[@annehinde9302]

They have lovely energy around them A pure energy love the Dancing and bright colours they look so happy and free.Looks like men and women are equal.

[@gogo-word]

Why is it that small, less advanced people have exceedingly beautiful, brightly colored clothing while more advanced people wear plain, solemn colored clothing that would be appropriate at a modern funeral?

[@AJBesh]

They are in touch more with reality…they are content with little riches and the happiness within to live and enjoy life, not pretend living it. No technology and not all money the money in the world can buy true happiness

[@LuciaBeans]

What is "more advanced"?

[@gogo-word]

@@AJBesh Yes. I believe you are correct. The Kakashi people in the video seemed to be quite happy. The absence of modern media most likely helps. Many of us are very plugged into our phones. Our whole lives reside there.

[@100xyz]

These people seem to be more “ advanced” than most of the world

[@user-vl8te2uo3r]

What do you mean " less advanced people "? They .....Asians always dressed better in silks and pure linen and cotton. Not your polyesters. Perhaps they are better off .....Spiritually than you are. Eating junk food ...no respect for elders...... Do I go on ?

[@user-lk2cr4kb5l]

as a Greek and Macedonian, is a wonderful sight how the men still wear the hats, they are Macedonian style, you can see these hats in an old Macedonian tomb of Agios Athanasios there are young people wearing these hats, exactly the same 3000 years of history unbelievable, they are a living museum, I heard that they use Greek words

[@Lotusum2064]

But they are turkish origined..

[@user-lk2cr4kb5l]

They are descendants of soldiers of Alexander the Great, the Turks appeared from Mongolia in 1200 AD. Turks do not have blue eyes or blonde hair, if you see such people in Turkey now they are a mix of the Ottoman Empire, with Serbia, Herzegovina, Albania, Greece, many children were stolen from their mothers and raised as Yenizaren, and then these hats, Turks do not wear these kinds of hats, they have red hats with a ribbon and a tip

[@mx5518]

It is probably because their beautiful wives and babies got stolen by the surrounding people that they became very protective of their families. To protect the child-bearing wives they are sent into refuge in the Indu Kush region. This procedure has remained as a tradition. It is a way of protecting themselves. Well-done 👏👏👏 Look how special simple and exceptional you all are. Unique beautiful and full of respect in your tradition and soul 💖

[@user-lk2cr4kb5l]

@@mx5518 we in Greece still have beautiful women, that doesn't mean that we have to let them rot in the mountains, only the stubborn Anatolites do that, we don't care if others admit it or not, we know that these people are descended from soldiers of Alexander the Great of Macedonia, these people still speak the Macedonian language

[@capricorn1784]

​@@user-lk2cr4kb5laleksandri ishte ilir .maqedonasit ishin ilir .esht e vertet qe nji pjes e ushtarve te aleksandrit njelen aty.hundezsket.nuk kan fare lidhje me maqedonsit sllav.

[@aileenwelch2137]

Stay as pure as you are.

[@tamarasharp8525]

My great grandmother was Kalash. Her family was driven out of her home during partition. Eventually she married a Sikh and lived in Kashmir. Her children were raised Sikh, as am I. I'm so white looking, no one believes I am also Indian.

[@Soorya589]

Wow hats off to the unique community. I’m from India where still marriage slavery, no equality and no freedom for a women still exists!!!

[@audreyguilbeaucalhoun5713]

😢… let’s run away to this place!

[@Prem-uh1hu]

Which part of India do you speak of?

[@MichElle-zc9tu]

@@Prem-uh1hu as a muslima she is against Hindus so we know where she comes from.

[@nandach2853]

Is it? Your community has a problem. Set it right. Don’t talk of The country. Get some true education, read and find out how women are excelling in every field in the country.

[@cgoin3137]

The isolation for being female is also a lack of freedom... like outcasts, and then everyone knows why the isolation is happening. Not too good.

[@marthasinis2066]

It’s also amazing that their language includes Ancient Greek words.

[@Eleutheria2024]

Ο Μεγας Αλέξανδρος στις εκστρατείες στην Ασία άφησε Έλληνες Μακεδόνες με τις οικογένειές τους ...Έλληνες Μακεδόνες απόγονοι είναι ...μιλάνε αρχαία ελληνικά και τα έθιμά τους και θρησκεία τους και δυστυχώς το ισλάμ πάει να τους εξαφανίσει

[@AvrArv]

Ellhnida na ypothesw?

[@AliMozafari-wm9zw]

Actually Macedonian😅 was not Greek.

[@AvrArv]

@@AliMozafari-wm9zw even now most greeks are marocangreeks, albanogreek, ect...same in belgium actually in belgium it is worse since most are africans.

[@kelor]

​ Αlbanian I guess..

[@LifeBub-d3p]

This video is absolutely fascinating! The Kalash people’s unique traditions and stunning cultural practices are truly eye-opening. Their way of life and the beauty of their customs offer such a rare and enriching glimpse into a world that feels so remote and untouched. The portrayal of their vibrant festivals and traditional attire highlights not just their beauty but the depth of their cultural heritage. Can't wait to see more videos that dive into the lives of extraordinary communities like this. Great job capturing the essence of the Kalash tribe!

[@arshiaameena1338]

We Pakistanis treasure the Kailash community which is how they have been able to retain their special heritage , religion, and heritage.

[@kwacou4279]

Why not Christians? Yet you move by the droves to Christian nations and try to impose your beliefs.

[@nandach2853]

Unbelievable!

[@rapinderdhanjal4453]

What is happening to the Sikhs and Hindus in Pakistan? Their temples squeezed out!

[@jamalsinjab5137]

@@rapinderdhanjal4453it’s India who is squeezing the minorities out by the Hindu majority

[@AvrArv]

Wish i could come to live there belgium=hell

[@cynthiarouse]

They certainly are bright, vivid and colorful aren’t they? 🎉

[@avalondreaming1433]

Beautiful culture. I hope they are able to continue their unique customs. They seem very happy. I would love to meet them.

[@weGeo1998]

I also want to visit these beautiful people one day 😍😍

[@user-uc1fy3wm2s]

Beautiful and proud people.Very pleased to know about them. Great people

[@Vid7872]

Blue and green eyes like beautiful European women. And they send their women into total isolation every month and for the 9 months of pregnancy is such a kind and respectful thing to do to women.

[@annacopeland6339]

BLUE EYED DEVILS...

[@odina9313]

@@annacopeland6339 Biblisches Schlangenmaul!

[@zoeyzo5001]

They are not like European people they are close to Afghanistan and look like Afghan Women.

[@genirubig8390]

My daughter is Mexican and has green eyes lol It’s not just Europeans with green and blue eyes

[@timwarcloud]

​Im sure your daughter's green eyes are European in origin. Spain is in Europe. Mexicans have Spanish and Indigenous DNA.​@@genirubig8390

[@lisarodriguez8681]

Native Americans had Moon Lodges where women stay during their periods😀❗️. . . What a good way . . . when we have little energy or others and those others can take a turn with chores they will appreciate the women more on their return 👏👏👏

[@champakalimajumder4985]

Their beauty comes from the intermingling of super genes and most importantly, self love, empowerment and true emancipation.

[@shaffehaffejee3657]

Sushmita: vibrant people who are blessed with beauty laced with colorful culture and traditions ❤🎉❤

[@tanglobe]

I am truly fascinated by the culture of the Kalash people. Especially their unique festivals like Chilam Joshi, Uchal and Choimus. These festivals are filled with music, dance and colorful costumes, reflecting the joyful spirit of the Kalash people.

[@jgonzalez372]

Descending from Alexander the great army, you can see their heritage ❤

[@fatimaz684]

women here look more beautiful because they express themselves freely they are respected treated equality to men without broking thei4 feminin nature....they feel safe and they live without stress...no sexual harassement no physical abuse no violence no war no job stress ....they have their familly working for them ...and respecting their pms period their pregrancy... they are celebrated as women...no shame on them....they marry with love ..they divorce with no shame ...this is actually the way all women around the world should live in order to because and have their beauty and good aura

[@HoneyAndCornflakes-jv9ke]

Ancient Israelite tradition actually. It is in the Bible.

[@odina9313]

@@HoneyAndCornflakes-jv9ke ... das muß ich wohl "überlesen" haben... wo steht das denn in der Bibel?

[@HoneyAndCornflakes-jv9ke]

@@odina9313 Es tut mir sehr leid, Aber meine Deutsche ist nicht gut. Koennen Sie es auf Englisch fragen? 😁

[@JuliaZuckerberg]

Lol no what is you proof there is no sexual harrassement 😂😂😂😂people report less than in thé west also each tribe treat its women how they deserve their will never be international equal treatement

[@miranduri]

Results of the current study suggest that, with a frequency of 17 out of 31 haplotypes (22.36%), the Western Eurasian H2a2a is the most frequently observed haplotype among the Kalash (Fig. 2), followed by H4a1a and J1d3a with 8 cases (10.5%), respectively and H2a3 with a frequency of 7 with 9.21%. The haplotype H2a2a is the prevalent haplotype in European population. The haplotype frequency also suggest the European lineage of Kalash population. The European lineage of Kalash population is reported by (Rahman et al., 2020).

[@Truthhurts7937]

The region belonged to Khorasan, Afghanistan up until the 1940's, before the creation of Pakistan by the English. Before Afghanistan was named Afghanistan by the English in the late 1800's, it was called Aryana Khorasan for thousands of years. The English named Aryana Afghanistan to empower the Aughan/Afghan or Pashtun tribes along the southern regions. But the nation of Aryana Khorasan is inhabitated by many ancient people in the northern areas, which includes ancient Aryan people, and others.

[@jayneward6649]

Absolutely beautiful woman & a wonderful place ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@weGeo1998]

It really is! 😍

[@clivejames5058]

How wonderful that these Kalash-Pakistani women do not have to be veiled and can wear beautiful, bright colours.

[@nipaparekh1678]

❤🙏🏽❤️what a beautiful, happy and rich culture .. so forward thinking , so wonderful to see that woman are empowered …❤🙏🏽❤️

[@user-os2cg5qw2x]

So they celebrate Beltane, Samhain and Yule..by other names. Awesome 💯

[@odina9313]

Genau wie die Menschen in ganz Europa bevor sie durch die Zwangschristianisierung ihrer Freiheit beraubt wurden.

[@G-wz9ib]

I hope and always wish that the beautiful outstanding community lives longer and expands to keep their ancient culture alive for ages . These rare of the rarest population is mixed breed hence beautiful for their innocence too.

[@dorisstavridou]

Βeautiful country with beautiful women!!! Respect!!

[@tantalize811]

Men are good-looking too. Not all the females are physically attractive but their smiles are.

[@user-tf4dr8hr2m]

Absolutely stunning. Made my day. In a corner of a world,where it is too staid,this life is vibrant,full of loving life,a freedom of spirit & spiritual.what a lovely life. ❤🎉❤🎉✨️🤝!!❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉!

[@vintage6346]

I like it that the women do not cover up their faces.

[@MsKarenlu1]

I'd like to be in that community! Beautiful. They all look happy. I love the equality they embed in the community. How very different from the control over women in the rest of those two countries.

[@ginaferracini9375]

Wow so beautiful loving the colours too! ❤🖤💚💛💗💙🧡

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Fascinating🎉❤ and BEAUTIFUL❤‼️‼️💐💐 WONDERFUL‼️WONDERFUL IDEOLGY♥️🌿💐

[@vijikumar2088]

Stunning beauty spectacular views great cultural heritage mesmerizing nature and the people of kalash never seen or heard before definitely a must visit . Thanks for sharing this amazing video

[@DreamsRemorse]

This is a certainly a beautiful culture and to think it's not been wiped out by the muslims. I hope they remain and continue to thrive as they are. What an amazing culture!

[@user-bk7pg1ny5l]

This is what I want. Simplicity. Less is more.

[@fatoomgierdien110]

What WONDERFUL VIDEO❤🎉. THANK YOU❤🌿🤲🏻🙏‼️♥️

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

So Beautiful - To Know People With Their Cultural Unique Performances-On This Planet …… 🌞

[@fyali1632]

Its amazing they were not influenced and have maintianed their religion and culture even during spread of Islam

[@geebrewer8186]

interesting, I noticed most of the people shown had great teeth, nice and white and strait. Doubt they have full dentistry there to provide braces.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

shame the background music is not kalash music. These women are beautiful...because they are happy and fulfilled!

[@greenbeauties]

Good to hear they are keeping their traditions and authenticity ❤ fantastic to hear about gender equality, onwards and upwards 😊

[@maggiesmith4231]

And yet, this familiar thing made it to such a beautiful and isolated place @1:43

[@johncrasto1195]

I love this community

[@shobhas.v5558]

I had read that they are a cross generation between the local and the Alexander's people who remained behind. Hence they probably have a different look and features. Anybody who knows more please educate me.

[@yiannoulakyriakoudis62]

Oui, c'est un mélange des grecs d'Alexandre le grand mariés au femmes de cette région.

[@nvand5350]

@@yiannoulakyriakoudis62 That is not true genetic research on the origins of Kalash has completely refuted any connection to Alexander. Their genetic make up is unique withEurasian lineage, closer to Ukrainians. Alexander and his generals were not known for light eyes and blond or light hair color. Please check out the research on the intriging origins of Kalash which go back more than 20 thousand years with almost no genetic mixture with Greeks, Macedoneons or anyone else.

[@Star2ice]

They are Iranians in their origins. There were no Pakistan during the Persian empire period. Study the history. 🙏

[@ermioniburgess8720]

​@nvand5350 Yes many Greeks do have blue eyes.And one in ten in the island of Cyprus have blue eyes.North Greece there are many with blue eyes.

[@superelectric8834]

@@ermioniburgess8720north Greece is Albania. The 1st greeks are just Illyrian tribe. Kalash are the soldiers of Alexander left back. Most of his personal solders were Albanians

[@enough1494]

Amazingly, Nicaragua, also respects, protects, educates and cherish their women.

[@jessemayle1380]

I have never heard of these people before but I really like what I see and would love to visit them

[@user-hg1ur7fo3s]

Thank you for documenting this beautiful clan

[@mywanderways]

Wonderful share, liked it very much, thank you for all the info 👍

[@resaannmontero7270]

Beautiful and amazing people!

[@jordangruev8449]

The soldiers of Alexander were Macedonian, not Greek as the narrator says. In fact, the noun KALASH has a meaning in the Macedonian language. It describes a person of dark complexion.

[@es9382]

Macedonians are Greek.

[@kyriakikassi]

@@es9382Ετσι ακριβώς!Η Μακεδονία είναι από αρχαιοτάτων χρόνων περιοχή της Ελλάδας, μιλάει την κοινή ελληνική γλώσσα, αυτή που μιλούσε, χωρίς διερμηνέα φυσικά ,ο Έλληνας Μέγας Αλέξανδρος.Τα υπόλοιπα είναι ανιστόρητες μπούρδες με πολιτική σκοπιμότητα και χωρίς καμία απόδειξη.

[@liliteine808]

Not Islam but Christianity.

[@hoxsport4657]

Maybe those with the dark complexions were the Greeks since the Pakistani Kalash certainly do not have dark complexions. 🤣

[@elenitripsa5869]

Macedonia is Greek as was Alexander the Great and nothing can change that. 🇬🇷

[@cherylmarquez2645]

What an informative video, its wonderful that men & women are equals & they can choose their partner fir marriage. Beautiful people and culture.

[@jin8339]

Surprise that the genealogist are not there to collect data as they did in India. Fascinating !!

[@hoxsport4657]

That's because India, unlike Pakistan, is a hodge podge of different admixtures created when the Austroloid ancestors of Indians were conquered and brutally appropriated into Sanskrit by Aryans incoming from coterminous Pakistan.

[@sabinadonofrio8863]

🎉🎉🎉proof, there is a just God without a demon religion. Beautiful ❤️ people

[@Daredicover]

unique culture, stunning women, and surprising traditions of the Kalash people living in isolation.

[@maggiemakeupnails1056]

Thanks for uploading the video. The Kalas are proud of their Greek origin. There is a great similarity in their characteristics with today's Greeks.

[@jamesstevenson7725]

Who says they are of Greek origin????

[@sanaatanviswa]

Awesome visuals and presents ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marianarkun6656]

Intresting ❤

[@joyb5525]

Amazing Our World is maybe NOT so bad. 💃💃🧙💃🥂

[@PripurnanandaGiri-dl5gf]

Excellent. Thank You Sir.

[@shazidoll]

Cultural resistance?? What about cultural acceptance? They understand the importance of their heritage to their identity, and not having to belong to a 'religious group' to 'go to heaven'.... i find great joy that there still exist a group of people who celebrates nature and spirituality as openly as they do!

[@manjurajpal]

These people and their culture r like a breath of fresh air in our selfish and corrupt world

[@Dreamer20239]

Beautiful people. Wow. God Bless Them.

[@AmericanAmy]

They have some beautiful women.

[@mriduchhandadas3312]

Very nice...Thank you universe..Thank you

[@user-rb1rw9em8f]

I feel peace to see the beautiful country and their culture❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@simritluthra974]

One of the most beautiful place and people .

[@Gilbertineable]

What a wonderful people! The women and girls' clothing is so colourful and they are all so pretty. I think they may be related to the Nuristan people of Afghanistan who were forced to convert to Islam in the 20th century but were animists before. Really good video!

[@BizBytesTVs]

Europians are also forced to convert to christianity by their emperior so what's the point ?

[@Ladybirdtaj]

Love this place ❤️ 💕 😍 💖

[@georgev.precup6084]

Congrats!!!

[@geetachhabra3115]

Very informative video. Very grateful. Thanks.

[@Lori_L]

What a beautiful story!

[@majagoedegebuur9451]

Thanks.

[@katerinaxatzi8551]

GREAT *Kalash* People!!! ❤❤❤

[@RitaMaas-u8v]

Great watch, very enjoyable

[@juanitadiaz7781]

Wow this is beautiful 😍

[@charifairy]

Beautiful!❤

[@ycamara9034]

Beautiful wow, Nice 👍

[@AuntyExpress]

i love Kalash definition of love

[@Maisy2769]

Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@patrickcloutier6801]

God bless them!

[@e.kalliontzaki9438]

Έλληνες σε μια ακόμα άκρη της γης... Ας είναι ευλογημενοι

[@capricorn1784]

Ne at koh as qe njihej fjala grek.ato jan ilir.

[@rebellefleur2993]

They're not Greek. Tocharians

[@awang4036]

They look happy and I pray they remain peaceful and not touched by all the hate and anger outside their sphere.

[@rheadeshmukh-ez1wi]

Heaven comes on earth when the divine feminine is honoured. (Feminine is not just a physical body part, it's a loving embracing energy.)

[@tantalize811]

🤔🤣😂🤣🐖💨

[@zuska168]

Interesting and beutifull people.That is a treasure for s country.Pakistan must be proud of them.They special and n a muslam land.They free people,can marry who they love.So colorful and happy.

[@fenilevanti3339]

They have many common words with the Greek language. However throughout the centuries the accent has changed. Kakash people have asked the Greek government to build a Greek school in their country in order to speak more like the Greeks.

[@hoxsport4657]

They have no common words with neither greek nor indian. They're 100 percent Pakistani. The Greeks tried to build Greek architecture in the valley but the Kalash do not appreciate it. Thanks for trying to disseminate your propaganda here.

[@Hemma-mm]

All women are beautiful lightness does not define beauty

[@TVY2013]

EXACTLY! Such a bias in the narration implying that the women there are beautiful because of light eyes and light skin. Ergo, women of brown eyes and non-fair complexions are some how less radiant.

[@nokateno]

Well they stand out, so that’s part of it.

[@ritjegamble535]

Beautiful culture 😍😍

[@JacquelineZe]

Very pretty. And their attire cultural dresses help the land eco system

[@ronishindler2859]

Love how they live 🕊️🕊️💜

[@Lionhart-sy6ih]

This community proved Islam democratic values and demolish the lies about Islam separate by force , otherwise you will never see such thing as this non Muslim community in Muslim countries