Shia Islam in Botswana

Shia Islam in Botswana is composed of a tiny minority of Shia Muslim community of Botswana.

Population estimates

The Shia population in Botswana is estimated between one and three percent of the total Muslim population of Botswana; according to Pew Forum it is less than one percent[1] while as per Ahl al-Bayt World Assembly the population of Shia in Botswana is around two percent of the total Muslim population of Botswana.[2]

Following are a few Botswanan Shia organizations:

References

  1. "Estimated Percentage Range of Shia by Country" (PDF). Pew forum. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  2. "Shia Population in: Botswana". The AhlulBayt World Assembly. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  3. "Panjetani Muslim Association of Botswana - A Religious and Charitable Organization". Africa - Land and People. 17 February 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2013.


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