Shia Islam
TraditionIslam (branch)
Founded632 AD
Followers200 million
Script/LanguageArabic (liturgical)
About Shia Islam
The second largest branch of Islam. Believes Ali should have succeeded Muhammad. Iran is the largest Shia-majority country. Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn at Karbala. Has distinctive practices around leadership and authority.
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