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Religion in Iraq (ARDA 2025) Shia Islam (61.2%) Sunni Islam (35.3%) Other Muslims (0.84%) Christianity (0.48%) Other religions (2.13%) Religion in Iraq
Religion_in_Iraq
population of Iraq was Muslim in 2010 (60% Shia and 40% Sunni); the constitution states that Islam is the official religion of the country. In 2023, Iraq was scored
Freedom_of_religion_in_Iraq
Kurdish-inhabited region in Iraq
Iraqi Kurdistan or Southern Kurdistan (Kurdish: باشووری کوردستان, romanized: Başûrê Kurdistanê) refers to the Kurdish-populated part of northern Iraq
Iraqi_Kurdistan
Country in West Asia
Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia. Located within the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to
Iraq
People of Iraq
minority religion is Christianity at 1%, while other religions collectively represent as much as 4% of the Iraqi populace. The territory of modern-day Iraq largely
Iraqis
Iraqi people (Arabic: العراقيون; Kurdish: گهلی عێراق) are people originating from the country of Iraq. Iraqi Arabs are the largest ethnic group in Iraq
Demographics_of_Iraq
Ethno-religious group in Iraq
Yazidis in Iraq are adherents of Yazidism from Iraq who reside mainly in the districts of Shekhan, Simele, Zakho and Tel Kaif, in Bashiqa and Bahzani
Yazidis_in_Iraq
Iraqi nationalities, was born in Baghdad and resides currently in Geneva. Islam in Iraq Christianity in Iraq Demographics of Iraq Freedom of religion
Irreligion_in_Iraq
Islam in Iraq has a rich and complicated history dating back almost 1,400 years, since the lifetime of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (c. 570 – 8 June 632 CE)
Islam_in_Iraq
Christians in Iraq are one of the oldest, continuous and significant Christian communities. The vast majority of Iraqi Christians are indigenous Assyrians
Christianity_in_Iraq
dynasty and established the Iraqi Republic. Islam is the official state religion of Iraq, but the constitution, guarantees freedom of religious belief and practices
Secularism_in_Iraq
First known Mesopotamian religion
religion Sumerian religion was the religion practiced by the people of Sumer, the first literate civilization found in recorded history and based in ancient
Sumerian_religion
the youth in Iraqi Kurdistan. Yazidism is a monotheistic ethnic religion with roots in a western branch of an Iranic pre-Zoroastrian religion. It is based
Religion_in_Kurdistan
Traditional religious beliefs of the Shabaks
the Nineveh Plains in Iraq. Shabakism is a form of Alevism, a branch of Ghulat Shia Islam, and has influences from other religions. Shabakism emerged
Shabakism
Monotheistic ethnoreligion of Yazidis
central saint in the Yazidi religion, considered as the reformer, renewer or founder of Yazidism. His tomb at Lalish, Iraq is the holiest site in Yazidism
Yazidism
Minorities in Iraq have been incredibly influential to the history of the country, and consist of various ethnic and religious groups. The largest minority
Minorities_in_Iraq
Middle Eastern conflict (2006–2008)
Sectarianism Religion in Iraq Religious war Films Iraq in Fragments, documentary (2006) "U.K. Finishes Withdrawal of Its Last Combat Troops in Iraq". Bloomberg
Iraqi_civil_war_(2006–2008)
the Jews in Iraq is documented from the time of the Assyrian captivity in the 8th century BCE and Babylonian captivity (c. 586 BCE). Iraqi Jews (al-Yahūd
History_of_the_Jews_in_Iraq
Gnostic religion
the globe. Information in English and Arabic. BBC: Iraq chaos threatens ancient faith BBC: Mandaeans – a threatened religion Shahāb Mirzā'i, Ablution
Mandaeism
Ethnic group of Iraq
portal Iraq portal Armenia–Iraq relations Armenian diaspora Armenians in the Middle East List of Iraqi Armenians Religion in Iraq Christianity in Iraq Armenia
Iraqi_Armenians
Middle Eastern religions are those religions asserted to have originated in or arisen to prevalence within the geography of the Middle East, and are typically
Middle_Eastern_religions
Ethno-religious group of Kurdistan
Kurdistan, a geographical region in West Asia that includes parts of Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran, with small numbers living in Armenia and Georgia. The majority
Yazidis
Retrieved 2025-10-04. "The Qurban Group in Iraq and Lebanon: Collective Suicide and Distortion of Religion". Waradana. 2024-10-10. Retrieved 2025-10-04
Allahiyah_Movement
2003–2011 conflict in Iraq
The Iraq War (Arabic: حرب العراق, romanized: ḥarb al-ʿirāq), also referred to as the Second Gulf War (Gulf War II), was a protracted armed conflict in Iraq
Iraq_War
Social-cultural system
religions), Indian religions, East Asian religions, African religions, American religions, Oceanic religions, and classical Hellenistic religions. In
Religion
Patriarchal Exarchate of Basra and the Gulf Religion in Iraq Christianity in Iraq Freedom of religion in Iraq Latin Catholic Archdiocese of Baghdad Catholic
Catholic_Church_in_Iraq
Religion founded by Sultan Sahak in the late 14th century
closely akin to Azeri for all purposes, including religion. In Iraq, Yarsan followers mainly live in Mosul, Kirkuk, Kalar, Khanaqin, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah
Yarsanism
historical presence in Iraq because of the founder Guru Nanak's travels throughout the region, and Sikh conscripts stationed in Iraq during both World Wars
Sikhism_in_Iraq
1980–1988 armed conflict in West Asia
The Iran–Iraq War, also called the First Imposed War, Eight-Year War, or Sacred Defense by Iran, began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran in September 1980
Iran–Iraq_War
Salafi jihadist militant organisation
State (IS), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and by its Arabic acronym Da'esh
Islamic_State
Major religious minority in Iraq
Sunni Islam in Iraq (Arabic: الإسلام السني في العراق) is the second-largest sect of Islam in Iraq after Shia Islam. The majority of Iraqi Sunni Muslims
Sunni_Islam_in_Iraq
Fire in Hamdaniya, Iraq
had brought together members of different religions in Iraq. "This tragedy has brought the people of Iraq together again. The Sunnis have cancelled their
2023_Qaraqosh_wedding_fire
Iraqi Shia Yamani-claimant (born 1968)
the upheaval following the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. In Twelver Shi'ism Islam, the majority religion of Iraq, al-Yamani is "the deputy of the Mahdi,
Ahmed_al-Hasan
Country in West Asia
of Iraq Ethnic minorities in Iraq Prostitution in Iraq Public holidays in Iraq Records of Iraq Religion in Iraq Christianity in Iraq Hinduism in Iraq Islam
Outline_of_Iraq
Ethnic group
ethnic group of Iraq. They traditionally speak the Kurdish languages of Sorani, Kurmanji, Feyli, and Gorani. Historically, Kurds in Iraq have experienced
Kurds_in_Iraq
Iraqi state from 1968 to 2003
Ba'athist Iraq, retroactively known as the Second Iraqi Republic; and officially the Iraqi Republic (1968–1992) and later the Republic of Iraq (1992–2003)
Ba'athist_Iraq
Salafi jihadist militant group (2004–2006)
Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) was a Salafi jihadist terrorist organization affiliated with al-Qaeda. It was founded on 17 October 2004, and was led by Abu Musab
Al-Qaeda_in_Iraq
2004 French film
Catholic Church. They originate from northern Iraq, south east Turkey, north east Syria and north west Iran (in essence the area that was known as Assyria
The_Last_Assyrians
Armed Conflict in the Middle East
The War in Iraq (2013–2017) was an armed conflict between Iraq and its allies and the Islamic State. Following December 2013, the insurgency escalated
War_in_Iraq_(2013–2017)
Religion in China by self-identified affiliation (Pew Research Center 2023) No religion (93.0%) Buddhism (3.70%) Folk beliefs (0.20%) Christianity (1
Religion_in_China
in Iraq has been affected by wars, Islamic law, the Constitution of Iraq, cultural traditions, and secularism. Women's rights organizations in Iraq continue
Women_in_Iraq
Ethnic group
Mandaeans. Although Islam is the dominant religion in Iraq, only 29% of the Iraq-born immigrants living in Victoria are Muslim; 68% are Christian and
Iraqi_Australians
Religious scholar, numismatist
them at some 4000 souls in all ( Etudes sur la Religion des Soubbas ou Sabéens, Paris, 1880). These were then to be found chiefly in the neighbourhood of
Nicolas_Siouffi
30%) Other religions (0.18%) Religion in Iran (GAMAAN [fa] July 2023 Online Social Media Survey) Muslim (43.8%) Belief in God without religion (17.3%) Humanist
Religion_in_Iran
Christianity in Iraq Oriental Orthodoxy in Iraq Persecution of Christians in Iraq Human rights in Iraq Freedom of religion in Iraq Minorities in Iraq Christian
Eastern_Orthodoxy_in_Iraq
Religion in Jordan (2021) Islam (97.1%) Christianity (2.10%) Other religions (0.80%) Sunni Islam is the dominant religion in Jordan. Muslims make up about
Religion_in_Jordan
Ethnoreligious group in Iraq
Shia Islam in Iraq (Arabic: الشيعة في العراق) has a history going back to the times of Ali ibn Abi Talib who moved the capital of the Rashidun Caliphate
Shia_Islam_in_Iraq
Orthodox Christianity is the most widely professed religion in Russia, with significant minorities of non-religious people and adherents of other faiths
Religion_in_Russia
Men's association football team
Iraq in men's international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association (IFA), the governing body for football in Iraq. Iraq's usual
Iraq_national_football_team
Ethnic group
villages in northern Iraq were plundered and burned down, priests were tortured and Christians were forced to renounce their religion while others in Dohuk
Assyrians_in_Iraq
Federal region in Iraq
located in northern Iraq, which shares borders with Iran to the east, Turkey to the north, and Syria to the west. It does not govern all of Iraqi Kurdistan
Kurdistan_Region
Religion in Indonesia (2025) Islam (87.2%) Protestantism (7.37%) Catholicism (3.07%) Hinduism (1.66%) Buddhism, Confucianism, and indigenous beliefs (0
Religion_in_Indonesia
Scythian religion (Scythians) Shabakism (Shabaks in Iraq) Yarsanism (Kurds of northern Iraq and western Iran) Yazidism Alawism (Alawite Muslims in Syria)
List_of_ethnic_religions
King of Iraq from 1921 to 1933
1933) was a Hejazi statesman who served as the King of Iraq from 23 August 1921 until his death in 1933. A member of the Hashemite family, he was a leader
Faisal_I
Series of related conflicts since the 2003 invasion of Iraq
Iraq War (2003–2011), the Iraqi insurgency (2011–2013), the War in Iraq (2013–2017), and most recently, the small-scale Islamic State insurgency in 4
Iraqi_conflict
Sufi order founded by Abu al-Najib Suhrawardi
Today, most orders have dissolved in Middle Eastern countries such as Syria. However, the order is still active in Iraq, where it recruits new members.
Suhrawardiyya
Africa Religion in Antarctica Religion in Asia Religion in the Middle East Muslim world (SW Asia and N Africa) Religion in Europe Religion in the European
Major_religious_groups
The Iraq's legal system is in a period of transition in light of the U.S.-led invasion in 2003 that led to the fall of the Ba'ath Party. Iraq does have
Law_of_Iraq
Iranic ethnic group
minority religion among the broader Kurdish community, followed by Yarsanism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity. Although they exercise autonomy in Iraq, the
Kurds
Revolt In Iraq
The 1999 Shia uprising in Iraq (Arabic: انتفاضة العراق 1999, romanized: intifāḍa al-ʿIrāq 1999) or Second Sadr Uprising (انتفاضة الصدر intifāḍa ṣadara)
1999_Shia_uprising_in_Iraq
Ethnic group
British Iraqis are British citizens who originate from Iraq. The UK has had a significant multi ethnic and multi religious Iraqi population since the late
British_Iraqis
Overview of Jewish sites in Iraq
from the Muslim world, Iraq was home to one of the largest and oldest Jewish communities in the Middle East. Most of them lived in Baghdad, followed by
List_of_Jewish_sites_in_Iraq
Christianity in Iraq Eastern Orthodoxy in Iraq Persecution of Christians in Iraq Human rights in Iraq Freedom of religion in Iraq "Minorities in Iraq: EU Research
Oriental_Orthodoxy_in_Iraq
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
Islam is an Abrahamic religion based on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad. The monotheistic religion has an estimated 2 billion worldwide adherents
Islam
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Iraq face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Openly LGBTQ individuals
LGBTQ_rights_in_Iraq
Set of monotheistic religions
The Abrahamic religions are a set of monotheistic religions that respect or admire the religious figure Abraham as a patriarch and/or as a prophet, namely
Abrahamic_religions
Islam-derived new religious movement
religious movement derived from Twelver Shia Islam and founded in 2015. The leader of the religion is Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (Arabic: عبدالله هاشم أبا
Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light
Ahmadi_Religion_of_Peace_and_Light
promulgated in America with much success. These religions are not ubiquitous worldwide in the way that adherents of bigger world religions are, and they
List_of_religious_populations
Proposed federal region in Iraq
Arab-majority Sunni Region, or in secular usage as West Iraq (Arabic: غرب العراق), is a proposed autonomous federal region of Iraq that would encompass all
Sunni_Region
Minority group in Iraq
Kurdish: شەبەک, romanized: Şebek) are a group that inhabit the Nineveh Plains in Iraq. They speak Shabaki, a Northwestern Iranian language belonging to the Shabaki-Bajelani
Shabaks
Catholic archdiocese in Iraq
November 2000 – present) Religion in Iraq Christianity in Iraq Freedom of religion in Iraq List of Catholic dioceses in Iraq Catholic Church by country
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baghdad
Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Baghdad
Religion in Asia-Pacific (2022 estimate) Islam (28.0%) Hinduism (22.8%) Unaffiliated (13.9%) Buddhism (11.1%) Folk Religions (9.70%) Christianity (8.40%)
Religion_in_Asia
Third largest ethnic group in Iraq
أتراك العراق) are the third largest ethnic group in Iraq. Their traditional homeland is in northern Iraq, mainly Kirkuk and Nineveh provinces, with Kirkuk
Iraqi_Turkmens
President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003
December 2006) was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003. He also served
Saddam_Hussein
Proposed pre-Islamic religion of the Kurds
represent what he considers the "original" religion of the Kurds. According to Izady, Yazdânism is now continued in the denominations of Yazidism, Yarsanism
Yazdânism
Religion in Australia (2021 census) No religion (38.9%) Not stated (7.20%) Catholicism (20.0%) Protestantism (17.6%) Eastern Orthodoxy (2.10%) Restorationism
Religion_in_Australia
Middle Eastern ethnoreligious group
and Karun Rivers in what is now Iraq and Iran. Baptism is the principal ceremony of the Mandaean religion and may only take place in a freshwater river
Mandaeans
Religion in Syria (ARDA 2025) Sunni Islam (80.6%) Shia Islam (14.1%) Other Muslims (0.87%) Christianity (2.45%) No religion (1.98%) Other religions (0
Religion_in_Syria
Religion in Israel (2016) Judaism–Hiloni (33.1%) Judaism–Masorti (24.3%) Judaism–Dati (8.80%) Judaism–Haredi (7.30%) Islam (18.1%) Christianity (1.90%)
Religion_in_Israel
000 years old. A lack of written records results in most of the knowledge of pre-historic religion being derived from archaeological records and other
Timeline_of_religion
Iraq, a country located in West Asia, largely coincides with the ancient region of Mesopotamia, often referred to as the cradle of civilization. The history
History_of_Iraq
Ancient Mesopotamian religion encompasses the religious beliefs (concerning the gods, creation and the cosmos, the origin of humanity, and so forth) and
Ancient_Mesopotamian_religion
Aspect of the Iraq War
of ethnicity, religion and minority issues, have not been included appropriately in the overall democratization strategies so far. Iraq portal Archaeological
Occupation of Iraq (2003–2011)
Occupation_of_Iraq_(2003–2011)
Genocide and persecution of the Feyli Kurds under Saddam Hussein's regime
The persecution of Feyli Kurds in Ba'athist Iraq was the state-sponsored persecution of the Feyli Kurds in Ba'athist Iraq. The persecution started with
Persecution of Feyli Kurds in Ba'athist Iraq
Persecution_of_Feyli_Kurds_in_Ba'athist_Iraq
Religion in Egypt controls many aspects of social life and is endorsed by law. The state religion of Egypt is Islam, although estimates vary greatly in
Religion_in_Egypt
Religious group mentioned in the Quran
paganism that preserved elements of ancient Assyro-Babylonian religion. Today in Iraq and Iran, the name 'Sabian' is normally applied to the Mandaeans
Sabians
Post-split Iraqi Ba'athist political party
Party – Iraq Region (Arabic: حزب البعث العربي الاشتراكي في العراق, romanized: Ḥizb al-Ba‘th al-'Arabī al-Ishtirākī fī al-'Irāq), officially the Iraqi Regional
Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region
Arab_Socialist_Ba'ath_Party_–_Iraq_Region
Capital of Iraq
Baghdad is the capital and largest city in Iraq. It is located on the banks of the Tigris in central Iraq. The city has an estimated population of 8 million
Baghdad
Anti-government uprisings in Ba'athist Iraq
The 1991 Iraqi uprisings were ethnic and religious uprisings against Saddam Hussein's Ba'athist regime that were mainly led by Shia rebels and Kurds.
1991_Iraqi_uprisings
Religion in Brazil (2022 census) Catholicism (56.8%) Protestantism (26.9%) No religion (9.28%) Spiritism (1.84%) Afro-Brazilian religions (1.05%) Other
Religion_in_Brazil
2nd-century Gnostic sect
followed an Iranian type of Gnosticism in 2nd-century AD Erbil and in the vicinity of what is today northern Iraq. The sect was named after their founder
Quqites
Hashemite Iraqi Kingdom (1932–1958)
Kingdom of Iraq was the Iraqi state located in the Middle East from 1932 to 1958. It was founded on 23 August 1921 as the Kingdom of Iraq, following the
Kingdom_of_Iraq
Religion or creed endorsed by the state
state religion (also called official religion) is a religion or creed officially endorsed by a sovereign state. A state with an official religion (also
State_religion
Church (1.20%) Other Christian (0.20%) No religion (37.9%) Islam (2.10%) Other religions (0.40%) Religion in Sweden has, over the years, become increasingly
Religion_in_Sweden
Iraqi author
al-Majidi (Arabic: خزعل الماجدي; born 1951) is an Iraqi author who has written on the history of religions and civilizations. He is also a poet and playwright
Khazal_al-Majidi
Militant jihadist group in Iraq (2006–2013)
the Iraqi insurgency. The organization aimed to overthrow the Iraqi federal government and establish an Islamic state governed by Sharia law in Iraq. Islamic
Islamic_State_of_Iraq
Region of West Asia with a historical Kurdish presence
of Kurdish autonomy in Iraq has been called into question. Iraqi Kurdish officials have also complained of efforts by the Iraqi government to return
Kurdistan
Judaism (2.20%) Other non-Christian (2.00%) No religion (21.4%) Other responses/no answer (5.60%) Religion in the United States is both widespread and diverse
Religion_in_the_United_States
Sufi Islamic mosque, mausoleum, and library in Baghdad, Iraq
mausoleum, mosque, shrine and library complex, located in Baghdad, in the Baghdad Governorate of Iraq. The complex dedicated to Abdul-Qadir al-Gilani, the
Hadhrat_al-Qadiriyya
Religion in Pakistan (2023 census) Islam (official) (96.3%) Hinduism (2.17%) Christianity (1.37%) Other religions (0.11%) The official religion of Pakistan
Religion_in_Pakistan
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