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The main religions in Ethiopia are Christianity and Islam. Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Ethiopia. Orthodox Christianity has a long history dating back to the 1st Century and has a dominant presence in central and northern Ethiopia. Islam in Ethiopia dates back to the founding of the religion; in 615. Both the Suny and the shiha Muslims occupied the eastern route of the country. For example, Harar is a city situated in the Eastern part of Ethiopia, recognized as the 4th holiest Muslim city next to Maka, Medina and Jerusalem. |
