Due to many decades of Soviet atheist policy, Muslim religious affiliation in Azerbaijan is largely cultural and ethnic rather than religious. Shia Islam is prevalent in the western, central, and southern regions of the country.

Apr 25, 2017 · Azerbaijan is considered one of the most irreligious Muslim countries with most of the people attaching no direct importance to religion. Approximately1% of the population is atheist or agnostic practicing no form of worship.

Due to many decades of Soviet atheist policy, religious affiliation in Azerbaijan is often nominal and Muslim identity tends to be based more on culture and ethnicity than on religion. Shia Islam is prevalent in the western, central, and southern regions of the country.

The heathenism beliefs of the population of Azerbaijan date back to antiquity and cover different national faiths beginning from animism, fetishism, the religion of totem, shamanism up to beliefs in the single God.

The religions of Azerbaijan comprise different religious trends spread among the people and ethnic groups residing in the country. There are several confessions in Azerbaijan. Article 48 of the Constitution of Azerbaijan ensures the liberty of worship to everyone.

Oct 19, 2024 · A journey through Azerbaijan's religious history, exploring the diverse cultural influences of Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.

Islam is the main religion of Azerbaijan. 93-99 percents of the country’s population are Muslims. About 55-65 percents of Azerbaijani Muslims profess Shia Islam while 35-45 percents are Sunni Muslims.

Mar 5, 2025 · The religious identity of Azerbaijan expresses a special union between historic customs and up-to-date worship traditions. It is a country where Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Zoroastrian heritage live together.

Presently 510 religious communities registered in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Of these, 32 are non-Islamic religious communities. Traditional confessions:

Islam is the predominant religion in Azerbaijan, with approximately 93-99% of the population identifying as Muslim. The majority of these Muslims, around 55-65%, adhere to Shia Islam, while 35-45% follow Sunni Islam.