Druze (/ druːz / DROOZ; [23] Arabic: دَرْزِيّ, darzī or دُرْزِيّ durzī, pl. دُرُوز, durūz), who call themselves al-Muwaḥḥidūn (lit. ' the monotheists ' or 'the unitarians'), [24] are an Arab esoteric religious group [25][26][27][28] from West Asia who adhere to the Druze faith, an Abrahamic, monotheistic, and syncretic religion whose main tenets...

Mar 21, 2016 · Israeli Druze make up roughly 2% of the country’s population and live mostly in the northern regions of the Galilee, Carmel and the Golan Heights. Their tradition dates back to the 11th century and incorporates elements of Islam, Hinduism and even classical Greek philosophy.

4 days ago · Druze are a small Middle Eastern religious sect characterized by an eclectic system of doctrines and by a cohesion and loyalty among its members (at times politically significant) that have enabled them to maintain for centuries their close-knit identity and distinctive faith.

The Druze, also known as the “Muwahideen” or “declarers of oneness,” are a close-knit community who are extremely loyal to their identity and faith. Their religion is made up of philosophy, spiritual purity, and a strong connection with God.

The Druze are followers of the Tawheed faith that centers on the belief in the oneness of God. According to most sources, lacking exact census, the Druze number around one to two and a half million worldwide. The largest concentration is in Syria, …

Jul 28, 2024 · With a population of approximately 143,000, the Druze represent about 1.6% of Israel's population, predominantly residing in the Galilee and the Carmel mountain range, according to the...

Jul 30, 2024 · Like nearly all residents of Majdal Shams, the slain children were Druze, a minority within Israel who thrive while practicing their own religion and living in close-knit communities in Israel’s north. Here are eight facts about the Druze community. 1. What is the Druze religion?

Aug 11, 2024 · Who are the Druze? The Druze are a small, distinct religious and Arab ethnic group originating in Lebanon in the 11th century and becoming an important factor in the region thereafter.

Aug 1, 2024 · The Druze are an ethnoreligious minority that largely identifies as Arab and is Arabic-speaking. The Druze religion grew out of Ismaili Shia Islam in the 11th century but has evolved to...

The Druze community comprises 1.6% of Israel’s total population and 7.4% of Israel’s Arab population. The Druze live in two main districts: the Northern District (approximately 81% of the Druze population) and the Haifa District (approximately 19%)