The diversion of Sunni and Shia dates back to the argument after prophet Muhammad dead in 632.
Sunna(followers of the custom of the caliphate) group appointed Abu Baker as the next Caliph after Muhammad's death. In contrary, Shia(followers of Ali) appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib who was Muhammad's a paternal cousin and son-in-low.
About 90% of the world's Muslims are Sunni and about 10% Shia.
Their disagreement is stil persistent today.
(http://www.islamfortoday.com/beliefs01.htm)
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