Detailed information about Iraqi religious beliefs.

As a country of the Middle East, Iraq hosts different religious beliefs. The main religious beliefs are Islam, Christianity and Yazidism. Islam is Iraq's most widespread religious belief, and the majority of the population is Muslim. Iraq is a country divided between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Sunni Muslims generally live in the western and northern parts of the country, while Shia Muslims are concentrated in the southern and eastern parts of the country. Iraq is home to Najaf, the holy city of Shia Islam. Christianity is one of Iraq's oldest religious beliefs. Especially the Nineveh plain is a region where Iraq's Christian population is concentrated. Christians generally belong to different sects such as Assyrian, Syriac and Chaldean. Since 2003, the Christian population in Iraq has decreased for various reasons. Yazidism is a religious belief prevalent in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Yazidism is a gnostic and mystical belief system with roots in Mesopotamia. In Yazidism, it is thought that God is represented by seven angels and these angels are worshiped on Mount Lalesh, one of the sacred mountains of the Yazidi community. All these religious beliefs contribute to Iraq's cultural diversity and historical background. However, due to the political and social turmoil in recent years, the situation of religious minorities has become difficult and many people have had to emigrate from the country. Religious beliefs in Iraq play an important role in the social structure of the country and are deeply linked to the identity and cultural ties of the people.