Detailed information about religious beliefs in Tajikistan.

Tajikistan is a country in Central Asia and has a population that adheres to Sunni Islam, the main religious belief of Islam. The majority of the country's population is Muslim, and Islam forms an important part of Tajikistan's cultural and social life. Islam entered Tajikistan with the Arab conquests and the spread of Islam. Islam was adopted by the Tajik society in the 8th century and spread rapidly. Different sects of Islam also entered Tajikistan during this period, but Sunnism is considered the mainstream sect. The practices of Islam and religious life in Tajikistan often include traditional and religious rituals. Mosques, religious education centers and visited holy places play an important role in the religious life of the country. Islamic holidays and rituals such as Ramadan, Eid al-Adha, and Friday prayers are important in Tajikistan. Ramadan is the month of fasting for Muslims and is also strictly observed in Tajikistan. Eid-al-Adha is celebrated with sacrifice and sharing rituals. Besides Islam, other religious beliefs exist in Tajikistan. Different religious beliefs such as Zoroastrianism, Shamanism and Sufism can be seen among Tajiks, especially those from the former Soviet period and generally living in rural areas. Tajikistan has a constitution that guarantees freedom of religion and allows people to freely practice their religious beliefs. Besides Islam, other religious groups can also exist in the country and perform their worship. As a result, in Tajikistan, Islam is the country's main religious faith, with the majority of Muslims adhering to Sunni Islam. While Islamic rituals and holidays have an important place, other religious beliefs also exist and freedom of religion is respected.