Islam in Kuwait
Islam is the main religion of the citizens of Kuwait and the majority of Kuwait's citizen population is Muslim; there are no official figures, but it is estimated that 60-70% are Sunni and 30-40% are Shias.[1]
The population of Kuwait is ethnically diverse, due to migration and large expatriate communities. Kuwaitis represent 45% of the total population.[2] There are several groups of natives in Kuwait; the largest native groups are Arabs from the Najd and ethnic Persians and Arabic-speaking Sunni Persians.[3][4] Generally, the ethnic Arabs are Sunni and the ethnic Persians Shia.[5]
The large expatriate community accounts for between half and two-thirds of the population, with Kuwait government figures stating the higher proportion.[2][6] It is composed of Arabs from other countries, Iranians, Pakistanis and Indians.[2]
See also
- List of mosques in Kuwait
- Grand Mosque (Kuwait)
- Religion in Kuwait
- Imam Hussein Mosque (Kuwait)
- Imam Baqir Mosque
References
- ↑ "The New Middle East, Turkey, and the Search for Regional Stability". Strategic Studies Institute. April 2008. p. 93.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Kuwait". CIA Factbook.
- ↑ "Two ethnicities, three generations: Phonological variation and change in Kuwait". Newcastle University. 2010.
- ↑ "Kuwait and Iran". Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. 28 August 1989.
- ↑ "Two ethnicities, three generations: Phonological variation and change in Kuwait". Newcastle University. 2010. p. 15.
- ↑ "Population of Kuwait". Government of Kuwait. 30 June 2008.
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