Shia Islam in Australia

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Shia Muslims represent a small percentage in Australia, with around 30,000 followers as of 2008, [1] living mainly in capital cities like Melbourne and Sydney. [2] [ failed verification ] They mainly attend events in mosques, like Muharram and Eid. [3] [4] Shia centres are active all over Australia. [5] Approximately less than 1 percent of Australia’s population are Shia. [6] There are mainly large Shia communities in Melbourne and Sydney compared to regional areas.

Population

References

  1. ↑ Kerbja, Richard (28 January 2008). "Call to probe mystery Shia cleric". The Australian . Archived from the original on 18 February 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "What's the fastest growing religion in Australia?". SBS News. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  3. ↑ "'Under her husband's thumb': Australian Muslims speak out against stereotypes and discrimination". ABC News. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "Welcome Shia National Network of Australia SNNA". snna.org.au. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Shia Centers in Australia". Shia Tent. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Pew Research Center" (PDF).
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