Islam is the most commonly practiced religion in Kazakhstan; it was introduced to the region during the 9th century by the Arabs. Traditionally ethnic Kazakhs are Sunni Muslims who mainly follow the Hanafi school. Kazakhs including other ethnic groups of Muslim background make up over 90 per cent of all Muslims.
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Kazakhstan's population is estimated at 17.7 million. About 65 percent are Muslim, mostly following the. Hanafi school of Sunni Islam; Russian Orthodox are.