WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Though the main religion within the Swahili culture is Islam, many individuals consider themselves Christians. However, most of the Islam customs and holidays are honored and observed. The ability to read and write is important in the Swahili culture, as many people choose to follow the Islamic religion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arabs came with their Islamic religion which they introduced to the Swahili people. Another cultural aspect is the language; over a period of contact between Arabs and Swahili, intermarriage took place, trade expanded, and Islam rapidly spread along the coast of East Africa, resulting in cultural integration.

Detailed explanation-3: -6. If I learn Swahili, will it help me with any other languages? Around 35% of the Swahili vocabulary comes from Arabic. This is due to more than twelve centuries of contact with Arabic-speaking inhabitants of the coast of Zanj.