Anglican Church of Cyprus was established in 1878. As of 1976, it falls under the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. Protestants, according to the official 2011 population census, amount to 2.02% of the population. With regard to Northern Cyprus, Anglican Church of Cyprus was established in 1878. The community numbers around 500 and can be found living throughout northern Cyprus. Islam Muslims make up about 25% of the Cypriot population. The island was conquered by the Ottoman General Lala Mustafa Pasha from the Venetians in 1570 A.D. This conquest brought with it Turkish settlement from 1571 to 1878 A.D. for administrative duties, military fortifications, and tax collection. Turkish Cypriots adhere to the Sunni branch of Islam. Sufism also plays an important role. Historically, Muslims were spread over the whole of Cyprus, but since 1974 they have lived primarily in the north after the Turkish invasion. The Ahmadiyya community has a presence in the north. Several important Islamic shrines and landmarks exist on the island, including: The Arabahmet Mosque in Nicosia (built in the 16th century) The Hala Sultan Tekke/Umm Haram Mosque in Larnaca (built in the 18th century) Sikhism There are about 13,280 or 1.1% Sikhs in Cyprus in 2021. Hinduism There were about 4,640 or 0.4% Hindus in Cyprus in 2015. Buddhism Judaism Jewish presence in Cyprus dates back to the 3rd century BC, after settling on the island, they established trade relations with other religious groups. Today, approximately 1,800 Cypriots are Jewish. There is a Synagogue in Larnaca. Atheism According to a 2011 estimate, in the Greek-Cypriot government-controlled area, 0.6% of the people consider themselves irreligious or atheist. In 2018, the Cyprus Humanist Association accused Cyprus' Ministry of Education of discrimination against atheists by promoting anti-atheist educational material through its official website. During the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the International Humanist Union listed Cyprus in their list of states accused of promoting hatred against atheists and humanists. See also Religion in Northern Cyprus References External links