Updated 11:46 AM,Jun 18,2019
Number of Muslims in Egypt
The number of Muslims in Egypt is approximately 76.99 million, accounting for about 4.8% of the global Muslim population. Islam is the predominant religion in the country, with Muslims making up around 90% of the total population. Egypt is home to Al-Azhar University, the oldest institution in the world dedicated to Islamic studies.
Religions in Egypt
In addition to Islam, which is followed by the majority, other religions are present in Egypt, including:
- Christianity: Christianity is officially recognized in Egypt. Egyptian Christians constitute about 5.1% of the population, with nearly 95% belonging to the Coptic Orthodox Church based in Alexandria. They are commonly known as Copts and are considered the largest ethnic group in the country.
- Other religions such as the Baháʼí Faith, Hinduism, and atheism.
- Various religious sects: including Roman Catholic churches, Greek Orthodox churches, Greek Catholic churches, the Orthodox Church, the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Maronite Church, the Syrian Catholic Church, Anglican communities, and other Protestant denominations.
Egypt
Egypt is officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt, a transcontinental country spanning the southwestern part of Asia and the northeastern part of Africa, connected by the Sinai Peninsula. Most of Egypt lies in North Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Israel and the Gaza Strip to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the southeast, Libya to the west, and Sudan to the south.
References
- ↑ "Top Ten Countries with Largest Muslim Population", www.mapsofworld.com, May 15, 2017, Retrieved July 22, 2018. Edited.
- ^ A B Amber Pariona (July 20, 2018), "Religious Beliefs In Egypt", www.worldatlas.com, Retrieved July 22, 2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Egypt", www.britannica.com, Retrieved July 22, 2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Egypt Population 2018", www.worldpopulationreview.com, Retrieved July 22, 2018. Edited.
