Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. www.cia.gov › countries › saudi-arabiaSaudi Arabia - World Factbook Glyph

   www.cia.gov › countries › saudi-arabia

   • Cached

   May 28, 2024 · Background. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and home to Islam's two holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina. The king's official title is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. ABD AL-AZIZ bin Abd al-Rahman AL SAUD (Ibn Saud) founded the modern Saudi state in 1932 after a 30-year campaign to unify most of the Arabian Peninsula.

   • View 3 Photos

     Connect with CIA ...

   • Travel Facts

     Only use your right hand for shaking hands or for handing...

   • Details

     green, a traditional color in Islamic flags, with the...

2. www.britannica.com › topic › ShiiShi’i | History & Beliefs | Britannica

   www.britannica.com › topic › Shii

   • Cached

   May 31, 2024 · Iran's president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast. Shiʿi, member of the smaller of the two major branches of Islam, the Shiʿah, distinguished from the majority Sunnis.

   • Author: Andrew J. Newman

3. Videos

   • 

     8:12

     youtube.com

     Sunni and Shia Islam part 1 | World History | Khan Academy

     Feb 22, 2017

     833K Views

   • 

     9:14

     youtube.com

     Sunni and Shia Islam part 2 | World History | Khan Academy

     Feb 23, 2017

     338.2K Views

   • 

     19:01

     youtube.com

     Muslim Schism: How Islam Split into the Sunni and Shia Branches

     Apr 20, 2021

     5M Views

   View all

4. www.ncesc.com › what-is-the-only-shia-countryWhat is the only Shia country? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

   www.ncesc.com › what-is-the-only-shia-country

   • Cached

   May 19, 2024 · Interestingly, the majority of Shia Muslims reside in just four countries: Iran, Pakistan, India, and Iraq. These nations are home to between 68% and 80% of the Shia population. Iran is undeniably the most prominent Shia country, with a majority Shia population.

5. www.ncesc.com › are-there-any-shia-in-indiaAre there any Shia in India? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

   www.ncesc.com › are-there-any-shia-in-india

   • Cached

   6 days ago · India, known for its vibrant tapestry of cultures and religions, is home to a significant Shia population. According to recent statistics, approximately 15% of India’s Muslim population identifies as Shia.

   • Author: Roy Johns

6. www.learnreligions.com › difference-between-shiaKey Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims - Learn Religions

   www.learnreligions.com › difference-between-shia

   • Cached

   May 25, 2024 · Countries like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Yemen, Pakistan, Indonesia, Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia are predominantly Sunni. Significant populations of Shia Muslims can be found in Iran and Iraq. Large Shiite minority communities are also in Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Lebanon.

7. www.ncesc.com › is-morocco-sunni-or-shiaIs Morocco Sunni or Shia? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

   www.ncesc.com › is-morocco-sunni-or-shia

   • Cached

   May 27, 2024 · The majority of Moroccans practice Sunni Islam, the main religion of the country and also its state religion. According to official statistics, approximately 99% of the population identifies as Muslim, and virtually all of them are Sunni.

8. People also ask

   Where do Shia Muslims live?

   • Significant populations of Shia Muslims can be found in Iran and Iraq. Large Shiite minority communities are also in Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, and Lebanon. It is in areas of the world where Sunni and Shiite populations are in close proximity that conflict can arise. Coexistence in Iraq and Lebanon, for example, is often difficult.

   Key Differences Between Shia and Sunni Muslims - Learn Religions

   www.learnreligions.com/difference-between-shia-and-sunni-muslims-2003755

   See all results for this question

   Which country has the largest Shia population?

   • Iran has the largest Shia Muslim population, with approximately 90% of its population identifying as Shia. Other countries with significant Shia populations include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iraq, and Lebanon. 7. Is Jordan Sunni or Shia?

   Are there any Shia in India? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

   www.ncesc.com/geographic-pedia/are-there-any-shia-in-india/

   See all results for this question

   What percentage of India's Muslim population is Shia?

   • According to recent statistics, approximately 15% of India’s Muslim population identifies as Shia. This makes Shia Muslims a minority within the broader Muslim community, which is predominantly Sunni. Despite being smaller in number, the Shia community in India has a distinct presence and contributes to the religious fabric of the country.

   Are there any Shia in India? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

   www.ncesc.com/geographic-pedia/are-there-any-shia-in-india/

   See all results for this question

   Is Pakistan a Shia or Sunni country?

   • Moving beyond the borders of India, Pakistan, a neighboring country, also has a sizable Shia population. Approximately 10% to 15% of Pakistanis identify as Shia, while the majority are Sunni Muslims. However, there has been a recent increase in the popularity of the Hanbali school due to Wahabbi influence from the Middle East.

   Are there any Shia in India? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

   www.ncesc.com/geographic-pedia/are-there-any-shia-in-india/

   See all results for this question

9. www.cfr.org › backgrounder › who-governs-palestiniansWho Governs the Palestinians? | Council on Foreign Relations

   www.cfr.org › backgrounder › who-governs-palestinians

   • Cached

   May 28, 2024 · Officially, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) represents Palestinians worldwide at international fora, while the Palestinian Authority (PA), a newer institution led by a PLO faction...