Why are there so many Muslims in Texas?

There are many Muslims in Dezhou for the following reasons:

1, historical reasons. Dezhou, located in Shandong Peninsula, was an important military fortress and commercial center in ancient China. It was once an important city in many historical periods, such as "Daming De", "Dongping Fu" and "Deyang Fu". With the development of history, some Muslim businessmen and scholars came to Texas and gradually merged with the locals.

2. Geographical reasons. Dezhou is an important city in the eastern coastal area of Shandong Province, and it is also the transportation hub of China, Europe and Southeast Asia. With the development of the city, more and more Muslims came to Texas to engage in trade and other occupations, and gradually formed many Hui communities.

3. Religious reasons. Islam is a religion that Muslims believe in, and Muslims have a strong sense of identity and belonging to their religious beliefs. There are Islamic churches and Islamic cultural centers in Texas, which also attract more Muslims to live and work in Texas. Dezhou is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Shandong Province in China, and the Hui nationality refers to the Han nationality who believes in Islam.