Quran Belt
A region where conservative Muslim beliefs are a predominant part of the local cultureA region where conservative Muslim beliefs are a predominant part of the local culture.
Meaning
2 sensesA region where conservative Muslim beliefs are a predominant part of the local culture.
(Malaysia, specifically)Kelantan and Terengganu, two states in Peninsular Malaysia that practice a stricter form of Islam.
Origin
Derived from Quran and Bible Belt (“a region where conservative Christian beliefs are predDerived from Quran and Bible Belt (“a region where conservative Christian beliefs are predominant”).
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