Ethnic minorities are groups within a larger society that share a distinctive cultural identity based on common ancestry, language, traditions, religion, customs, history, or a sense of collective belonging. They constitute a smaller or less powerful section of the population in comparison with the dominant ethnic group. The concept of ethnic minority is therefore not determined only by numerical size; social, political, economic, and cultural power are also important. A numerically smaller group may possess considerable influence, while a larger group may experience minority status if it lacks political or economic power. Ethnic minorities often maintain cultural practices that distinguish them from the dominant population. These may include language, dress, food habits, religious practices,