Detailed information about Lebanese Religious beliefs.

Lebanon is a country located in the Middle East and is very rich in religious diversity. There are 18 officially recognized religious sects in the country. The most common among these are Islam and Christianity. Islam forms Lebanon's largest religious community and the majority of the population is Muslim. Shia and Sunni sects of Islam are the most common. While Shia Muslims are known as the second largest religious group in the country, Sunni Muslims also have a significant population. Additionally, other Islamic sects such as Alawite, Druze and Ismaili are also found in Lebanon. Christianity constitutes Lebanon's other important religious community. There are Maronite, Greek Orthodox, Greek Catholic, Armenian Apostolic, Protestant and some other Christian denominations in Lebanon. Maronite Christians constitute the largest Christian group in Lebanon, and the country's presidency is usually occupied by a Maronite Christian. Other religious communities in Lebanon include sects such as Druze, Yazidi, Ahmadiyya and Baha'i. These religious communities generally have smaller populations and are concentrated in different regions. Lebanon is famous for religious tolerance and diversity. The country has a long tradition of peace and cooperation between different religious communities. The Lebanese Constitution contains a number of government policies aimed at protecting religious diversity and representation of religious communities. However, political and sectarian tensions occasionally occur between religious communities in Lebanon. These tensions are often based on factors such as political representation, balance of power, and regional interests. However, the Lebanese people generally respect religious differences and peacefully coexist between various religious communities.