Religions: Muslim (official) 99.4% (Shia 90-95%, Sunni 5-10%), other (includes Zoroastrian, Jewish, and Christian) 0.3%, unspecified 0.4% (2011 est.) National Holiday: Republic Day, April 1 Literacy rate: 85% (2008 est.) Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2013 est.): $987.1 billion; per...
Islam 98% (Shi'a 89%, Sunni 9%) Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i 2% Languages: Persian 58% Turkic 26% Kurdish 9% Luri 2% Balochi 1% Arabic 1% Turkish 1% Other 2% Communications: Telephones: main lines in use: 14,571,100 (2003); ...
Religions:Muslim (official) 99.4% (Shia 90-95%, Sunni 5-10%), other (includes Zoroastrian, Jewish, and Christian) 0.3%, unspecified 0.4% (2011 est.) National Holiday:Republic Day, April 1 Literacy rate:85% (2008 est.) Economic summary:GDP/PPP(2013 est.): $987.1 billion; per capita ...
The primary religion of the people of Kazakhstan is Sunni Islam. According to the last census, conducted in 1999, the population of Kazakhstan is 14.9 million people, making Kazakstan the fourth most populous former Soviet republic. Fifty-six percent of the country's residents live in cities (...
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Mosque, any house or open area of prayer in Islam, from the Arabic word masjid meaning ‘a place of prostration.’ The building is largely an open space that typically includes certain features such as a niche for the leader of prayer, an elevated spot f
Religions. The overwhelming majority of the population, 89 %, professes the Sunni branch of Islam, with 9 % of the people being the followers of the Christian religion. Only 2 % are representatives of other religious groups.Turkmenistan has several Islamic holy places, such as cemeteries and ...
of modernTurkmenistanare Sunni Muslims of Hanafi sense in most. The small part of the local population, origins of Iran are Shia Muslims. Sufism played a big role in theTurkmensociety. Sufism (from Arab suf - “coarse wool fabric”, and hair shirt as the attribute of the ascetic) - myst...
Religions: 88% of the population is Sunni Muslim. Around 9% of the population is orthodox Christian. The remaining 3% is comprised of Jews, Catholics, Buddhists and others. Local people are tolerant and live in mutual respect. Electric power: 220 V AC, 50 А; CEE 7 standards 2-pin plugs...
A few weeks after leaving the Nation of Islam, Malcolm converted to the Sunni faith. He embarked on a trip to North Africa and the Middle East, where he had his Hajj in April 1964. Malcolm X converted to traditional Islam during his pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and was named El...