How many Shias are in Nigeria?

How many Shias are in Nigeria?

Shia Muslims make up between two and four million of Nigeria’s population.

What is the most powerful Shia country?

Iran
Iran has been a Shia country since the 16th century. It is the largest Shia country, with a population of about 83 million.

Who is the leader of Shia in Nigeria?

Ibraheem Yaqoub El-Zakzaky (alternately Ibraheem Zakzaky; Ibrahim Al-Zakzaky) born 5 May 1953. He is an imprisoned outspoken and prominent Shi’a Muslim leader in Nigeria….Ibrahim Zakzaky.

Ayatollah Sheikh Ibraheem Yaqoub Zakzaky
Ibraheem Zakzaky in 2013
Born 5 May 1953 Zaria, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Other names Sharfuddeen

How many Shia are in Turkey?

Religious statistics Most Muslims in Turkey are Sunnis forming about 80.5%, and Shia-Aleviler (Alevis, Ja’faris, Alawites) denominations in total form about 16.5% of the Muslim population.

Where do most Shias live?

Large numbers of Shia Arab Muslims live in some Arab countries including Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the UAE, and Qatar. Shia Muslims are a numerical majority in Iraq and Bahrain. Approximately half of the population in Yemen and half of the Muslims in Lebanon are Shia Muslims.

Who is Sunday igboho in Nigeria?

Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo
Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, was born on 10 October 1972 at Igboho town, located in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, Nigeria. He is a human right activist, Yoruba self determination activist, and philanthropist.

Which religion came to Nigeria first?

Islam in Ancient Yoruba is referred to as Esin Imale (religion of the malians) as the earliest introduction of the religion to that region was through Malian itinerant traders (Wangara Traders) around the 14th century.

Where are most Shia located?

Shia Muslims are a numerical majority in Iraq and Bahrain. Approximately half of the population in Yemen and half of the Muslims in Lebanon are Shia Muslims. There is also a very large population of Shia Muslims living in the Arab Persian Gulf countries especially in Saudi Arabia.

Where are the Shia Muslims located in Nigeria?

The Shia Muslims of Nigeria are primarily located in the Sokoto State. Shia Muslims make up between two and four million of Nigeria’s population.

How big is the Shia population in India?

Shia population: 16 – 24 million. India is a home of 9 – 14% of all Shia population in the world. Percentage wise, that isn’t much, but when you account for the country’s large population, it quickly becomes a large number.

What is the percentage of Muslims in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, about 52 percent of the population is Muslim. Most of Nigeria’s Muslim population live in the Northern and Central states.

Where does the majority of Shias live in the world?

Between 68% and 80% of the Shia population live in four countries: Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, and India. There are many sub-groups of Shias, but most important ones are Twelvers, Ismailis, and Zaidis, with the first one being the largest. If you are more interested in Catholic population, check 11 Countries with Highest Catholic Population.