Question

In which of the following countries are Shia Muslims the majority?

A. Iran
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Yemen
D. Turkey

Answer 1

Iran has the largest Shia majority, with more than 66 million making up nearly 90% of the population. Shia are also in the majority in Iraq and Bahrain. There are sizable Shia communities in Kuwait, Yemen, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Answer 2

Iran is known as the country in which the majority of the population is Shia Muslim. (additionally in parts of Iran there is a significant Shia population)

In many other countries Shia Islam is actually discriminated against, as the majority religion is Sunni Islam