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The Constitution of Bahrain states that Islam is the official religion and that Shari'a (Islamic law) is a principal source for legislation. Article 22 of the Constitution provides for freedom of conscience, the inviolability of worship, and the freedom to perform religious rites and hold religious parades and meetings, in accordance with the customs observed in the country; however, the ...
Islam is the state religion in Bahrain. Due to an influx of immigrants and guest workers from India , the Philippines and Sri Lanka , the overall percentage of Muslims has declined since the late 20th century.
Islam is the official religion forming 74% of the population. [13] Current census data does not differentiate between the other religions in Bahrain, but in 2022, the country was approximately 12% [26] Christian and had about 40 [26] [27] Jewish citizens.
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Bahrain, [a] officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, [b] is an island country in West Asia. It is situated on the Persian Gulf , and comprises a small archipelago made up of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands , centered on Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 percent of the country's landmass.
Bahrain is known for its cosmopolitanism, Bahraini citizens are very ethnically diverse. [1] Though the state religion is Islam, the country is tolerant towards other religions: Catholic and Orthodox churches, Hindu temples as well as a (now-defunct) Jewish synagogue are present on the island. [2]
AWALI, Bahrain (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Friday appealed to religious leaders to help bring the world back from "the brink of a delicate precipice" and oppose a new race to rearm that he said ...
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