Islamic world: Quick Facts

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World map showing the global distribution of Islam, with countries shaded in varying tones of green to indicate the estimated percentage of the population practicing Islam. Darkest green represents countries with 95-100 percent Muslim populations, including much of North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Central and South Asia. Lighter greens show lower percentages, while most of Europe, the Americas, Australia, and East Asia are shaded to indicate less than 25 percent Muslim population.

The Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, with its green dome and tall minaret, as people walk across the marble courtyard.

Pilgrims on the way to Mecca

Córdoba, Spain: ivory casket made for al-Mughīrah

Delhi: Alaʾi Gate and Qutb Minar

Muslim prayer rug

Palembang, Indonesia: Great Mosque

Historical map showing the territories of the last medieval Berber (Amazigh) dynasties in North Africa during the 13th and 14th centuries, shaded in purple. The map labels the Marinid Dynasty in present-day Morocco, the Zayyanid Dynasty in western Algeria, and the Hafsid Dynasty in eastern Algeria, Tunisia, and western Libya. Major cities such as Fez, Marrakech, Tlemcen, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli are marked, as well as surrounding regions including parts of southern Spain, Portugal, and Medite

Historical map of early Muslim India from around 1200 to 1500, showing regions, ruling families, dynasties, and major cities. The map highlights capital cities, trade centers, and sacred centers across northern, central, and southern India, with major rivers and the boundaries of historic regions such as the Sultanate, Vijayanagara, and Bahmani.

Map showing the birthplaces of prominent mathematicians from the Islamic world, marked with city names and mathematician names across the Middle East and Central Asia. Cities such as Baghdad, Basra, Harran, and others are labeled, each associated with a historical mathematician. Modern country boundaries and a locator inset of the region are included.

Learn about the public debate on banning the burka in Australia in 2014 and peoples perception on religious headgears that Islamic women wear

The rich history of Arabic calligraphy

Learn how Muslim women have gained entry to the workforce as factory workers, teachers, and doctors

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