Religion in Jordan
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Sunni Islam is the dominant religion in Jordan. Muslims make up about 97.2% of the country's population. A few of them are Shiites. Many Shia in Jordan are refugees from Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
King Abdullah I Mosque and Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in capital Amman. The royal family of Jordan, the Hashemites, adheres to Sunni branch of Islam.
Islam in Jordan
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Jordan is a Muslim-majority country, with Sunni Muslims comprising approximately 97.2% of the population. Small Shia minorities are also present. The country is home to an estimated 20,000 to 32,000 D
Religion in Jordan
…Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Other Episcopal churches are in Ashrafiyya, Salt, Zarqa, Marka refugee camp, Irbid, Al Husn and Aqaba. In general, Muslims and Christians live together with no major problems regarding differences and discrimination. However, the smallest minorities, consisting of small…
The King Abdullah I Mosque in Amman at night. The Jordanian royal family adheres to Sunni Islam.