Shia Islam in Afghanistan

Abul Fazl Mosque in Kabul during construction in 2008, one of the largest Shia mosques in Afghanistan.[1]

Shia Islam in Afghanistan is practiced by a significant minority of the population. According to a 2021 Pew survey, 22% of Afghans followed Shia Islam.[2] [3]

  1. ^ Hashimi, Zar (2010-06-22). "Masjid Jame, Kabul | Zar Hashimi". Flickr. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  2. ^ "Chapter 1: Religious Affiliation". The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity. Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project. August 9, 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  3. ^ Waheed Massoud (6 December 2011). "Why have Afghanistan's Shias been targeted now?". BBC News. Retrieved 4 October 2016.

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