Ayam of Kuwait

Ayam of Kuwait, are Kuwaiti citizens of Iranian origin, who migrated to Kuwait over the past 300 years. Historically, Persian ports provided most of Kuwait's economic needs. Marafi Behbahani was one of the first merchants to settle in Kuwait in the 18th century.

According to estimates, the majority of the Shia Kuwaiti citizens, who constitute 30%–40% of Kuwait's population,"Kuwait - International Religious Freedom Report". U.S Department of State. The remaining 30 to 35 percent of Muslim citizens (approximately 300,000 to 350,000) are Shi'a (...)""Kuwait - International Religious Freedom Report". U.S Department of State. "Most of the remaining 30 percent of citizens are Shi'a Muslims." are of Iranian origin.

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