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Imam Mosque, Iran

Imam Mosque, Iran
The Imam Mosque (Masjed-é Emām) in the central Iranian province of Eşfahān, as well as the many mosques present throughout the rest of Iran, symbolizes the importance of Islam in this country. The state religion, Islam is embraced by 99 percent of the population. Some 93 percent follow Shia Islam.
Dr. Norman C. Rosen
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Mathematics; Iran
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