Islam in Zanzibar to fight for the secession of Zanzibar from the Union of the United Republic of Tanzania. Islam in Zanzibar Islam is the most prominent religion on the island of Zanzibar. According to the CIA Factbook, more than 99% in the island are Muslim. The vast majority of Muslims in Zanzibar are Sunni of Shafi'i school of jurisprudence with minority Ibadi, Ismaili and Twelver Shia. Islam came to Zanzibar in the 8th century. There is also a presence of Ahmadi Muslims in Zanzibar. According to one source, "Islam in Zanzibar inspired anti-colonialism, political movements and nationalistic struggle for independence." Other Muslim
West of Zanzibar (1954 film) never tried." Steel recorded the song anyway and it was a success on the charts. Kenya's film censors banned the film on the grounds it would hurt race relations in the country. The movie was also banned in India after the protests of African students in that country. In 1957, the film was listed as among the seventeen most popular movies the Rank Organisation ever released in the US. West of Zanzibar (1954 film) West of Zanzibar is a 1954 British adventure film directed by Harry Watt and starring Anthony Steel, Sheila Sim and Edric Connor. It is a sequel