sect
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Unlike their Arab Sunni neighbors, Omanis belong to the Ibadite sect, an early secession from mainstream Islam known for its moderate and egalitarian tendencies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
An exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia juxtaposes the functional yet beautiful designs of the religious sect with contemporary works inspired by its creations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Wednesday's decision means liquidation proceedings will begin and the sect will no longer benefit from tax exemption, although the group can still appeal to the top court.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
The narrative begins with a religious ritual that situates her as a member of Syria’s minority Alawite sect, a variant of Shi’a Islam.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
She’s on the phone of a young woman from a Montana religious sect, on a moonlit night, on the spinning and ever-changing earth.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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