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== Religion ==
The Baltis, like Ladakhi Muslims are mainly Muslims of the [[Shia]]'
The Balti, who converted to [[Islam]] from [[Lamaism]] in the 16th century, regard congregation in the Mosques and Khankas as an important religious ritual. Mosques in Baltistan are mainly built in the [[Tibet]]an style, though several mosques constructed have wood-finish and decorations of Iranian origin which can also be seen in [[Ladakh]] and [[Kargil]]. On every Friday, the menfolk would generally attend the prayers sometime a little after noon. All Muslims will fast in the day during the month of the Ramadan, and a celebration will be held at the end of the celebration.
Small pockets of [[Bön]] and [[Tibetan Buddhism]] believers that amount up to 3,000 are found in Kharmang valley of [[Baltistan]] and in West [[Kargil]]. East Ladakh (Leh district and Zanskar) are predominantly Buddhist.
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