Are most Indonesians Muslims?
Yes – the vast majority of Indonesians are Muslims. The other major religion here is Hindu – they are found here and there throughout Indonesia but they are also the predominant religion on certain islands like Bali. Animism is the other major religion. And some Indonesians, like the Sasaks, practice a combination of all 3 of these religions. What’s interesting is they are taught and learn the Koran in Arabic and the Mullahs’ calls to prayer are all in Arabic. I have asked many Indonesians if they speak/understand Arabic and all have responded “just a little”!? It is also interesting to note that there are many middle eastern tourists here.
