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Shia in Bahrain Shia Islam in Bahrain is estimated to be approximately 49% of the Muslim population in Bahrain . This number is disputed, with the Sunni royal family placing it closer to half, some surveys estimating it to be 62%, and most sources placing the estimate somewhere near 70% of the Muslim population. This number may no longer be accurate due to the increasing rates of naturalization of Sunni migrants in Bahrain. Most major mosques in the country are Shia, however, the ruling family practices Sunni Islam .1According to the Washington Institute , the views of Shia and Sunni leaders in Bahrain are similar to their Arab neighboring countries.2Bahrain from the Twentieth Century to the Arab Spring .3 "Sunnis and Shia in Bahrain: New Survey Shows Both Conflict and Consensus" . washingtoninstitute .
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Shia Islam in Bahrain forms 60% of the Muslim population in Bahrain . However, Sunni Islam is on the rise while the Shia population is declining. Most major Mosques in the country are Sunni as the ruling family practices Sunni Islam. According to the Washington Institute , the views of Shia and Sunni leaders in Bahrain are similar to their Arab neighboring countries. "Sunnis and Shia in Bahrain: New Survey Shows Both Conflict and Consensus" . washingtoninstitute .
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Islam in Bahrain Shia Muslims account for around 45% of Bahraini citizens with Sunni Muslims being the majority of 55%.Shias were previously the majority, being approximately 55% in 1979.However, due to the increased naturalization of Sunni migrants and persecution of Shia Muslims by the ruling Sunni Al Khalifa family led to an alteration in the demographics .According to The Washington Institute for Near East Policy , the views of Shia and Sunni leaders in Bahrain are generally aligned with those of their counterparts in the Middle East.The most recent official estimate, published in 2011, indicated that Sunnis accounted for 51% of Bahraini citizens, while the Shias had declined to 49%. "Sunnis and Shia in Bahrain: New Survey Shows Both Conflict and Consensus" . washingtoninstitute .
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