Northern Cyprus religion has a predominantly Muslim population, with about 99% of the population being Muslim. However, there are also small communities of Orthodox Christians and Maronite Christians in the country.
The majority of Muslims in Northern Cyprus are Sunni Muslims, with a small minority being Shia Muslims. The country has a long history of Islam, with the religion being introduced to the island during the Arab conquests in the 7th century.
Orthodox Christianity has also been present in Northern Cyprus for centuries, with the religion being brought to the island by Greek settlers. The Orthodox Church in Northern Cyprus is under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Maronite Christians, who follow the Maronite Catholic Church, are mainly concentrated in the Kormakitis area of North Cyprus. They are descended from Lebanese Christians who came to the island in the 7th century.