Religion

The Holy Land is an ideal destination for those seeking cultural knowledge and spiritual enrichment. The Holy Land values its ethnically and religiously diverse population, consequently providing for the cultural rights of all its citizens. This spirit of tolerance and appreciation is one of the central elements contributing to the stable and peaceful cultural climate flourishing within the Holy Land.

96% of Palestinians are Sunni Muslims and less than 4% are Christians. The majority of Christians belong to the Greek Orthodox Church, but there are also Greek Catholics, Roman Catholic community, Syrian Orthodox,Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, and a few Protestant denominations. Severalsmall Shi’a and Samaritans populations can also be found in Palestine. Jewish population (65%) from Israel. Jews in Israel are also divided according their level of religious observance: Ultra-Orthodox (12%), religious (10%), traditional (35%), secular (43%).