Religion in Qatar
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Religion in Qatar
Islam is the majority religion in Qatar. According to the 2004 census, 77.5% of the population are Muslim, 8.5% are Christian and 14% are "Other".
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Islam
Main article: Islam in Qatar
There are more Sunnites than Shiites in Qatar. Qatar has a Ministry of Islamic Affairs. [1] Islam is the state religion.[2] Islamic instruction is compulsory for Muslims in state-sponsored schools. [3]
Qatar is the only other Wahhabi state in the Arabian Peninsula. The other one is Saudi Arabia.[4]
Christianity
Main article: Christianity in Qatar
The Vatican estimates the Catholic minority at 11% of the population of the country.[5] Most of the Catholics are Philippine immigrants.[5] Orthodox churches are among the churches that have been recognised.[6]
References
- ^ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm
- ^ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm
- ^ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm
- ^ Yamani, Mai (2009). "From fragility to stability: a survival strategy for the Saudi monarchy". Contemporary Arab Affairs 2 (1): 90-105. doi:10.1080/17550910802576114.
- ^ a b http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,338014,00.html
- ^ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90219.htm
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