Religion in the United Arab Emirates
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Religion in the United Arab Emirates
Islam is the majority religion in the United Arab Emirates. Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and Sikhism are also practiced in the country, mostly by non-nationals.[1]
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Islam
Main article: Islam in the United Arab Emirates
There are more Sunnite than Shiite Muslims among the residents. The country has Shariah and other courts. [1] Waqfa, Eid al-Adha, the Islamic New Year, Mawlid, Lailat al Miraj, and Eid al-Fitr are national holidays. [1] Maliki Shariah applies in cases of divorce.[1] Polygamy is legal (up to four wives are allowed per man).[1] Conversion from Islam to another religion is not permitted.[1]
Christianity
Main article: Christianity in the United Arab Emirates
Protestantism in the United Arab Emirates and Roman Catholicism in the United Arab Emirates form significant proportions of the Christian minority. The country has at least 33 churches.[1] The schools in public ownership have no Christian religious education.[2] Many Christians in the United Arab Emirates are of Asian origin.[3]
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References
- ^ a b c d e f g "United Arab Emirates". State.gov. http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2009/127360.htm. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
- ^ John Pike (2006-04-17). "United Arab Emirates-Religion". Globalsecurity.org. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/gulf/uae-religion.htm. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
- ^ "Groeiende en vitale kerk in Arabische Golf - Nieuws - Reformatorisch Dagblad". Refdag.nl. http://www.refdag.nl/nieuws/groeiende_en_vitale_kerk_in_arabische_golf_1_494237. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
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