The vast majority of Egyptians are Muslim, nearly all of whom are Sunni. It is home to Al-Azhar University, one of the premier centers of Islamic learning in the world that was established during the Fatimid period. About one-tenth of Egyptians are Coptic Orthodox Christian, a rich and ancient tradition of Christianity unique to Egypt.
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies.
Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style