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The dominating religion in Yemen is Islam. Among the religious groups in Yemen, majority of the population is comprised of Muslims. Other religions in Yemen are Christianity and Hinduism. Among the Muslims in Yemen, a majority is comprised of Sunnis. Sunnis are followed by Shi'i and Zaydi.
Islam In Yemen emerged as a religion during 7th century AD. Mainly the northern portion of Yemen is occupied by the Zaydis. This group of Islam had the privilege of enjoying more power in religious and political fields, in comparison to the other Islamic sects. The Sunni sect in Yemen, generally reside in the southern part of Yemen.
In Yemen, Christians cover only a trace of the population. They are followers of Roman Catholicism in Yemen. Tourists can visit the beautiful Roman Catholic Church in the country. Similarly a very negligible number of followers of Hinduism are found in Yemen. The Hindu and Christians have settled in the southern coasts of Yemen. Religion in Yemen reflects the culture and society of Yemen.
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