Religion in Iraq
Religion in Iraq dates back to Ancient Mesopotamia, particularly Sumer, Akkad, Assyria, and Babylonia between c. 3500 BC and 400 AD. Iraqi society consists of a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population, with Islam having been the dominant faith for centuries. The religious practices of Iraq are shaped by its rich civilizational history, with Ancient Mesopotamian, Persian, Arab and Judeo-Christian influences. Several religions such as Christianity, Mandaeism, Islam, Yazidism, Zoroastrianism and Yarsanism have been practiced in Iraq for centuries. Iraq's Muslims are split between the Shia and Sunni sects. Approximately 95% to 98% of the population are Muslims, with Shia Muslims constituting around 55% and Sunnis around 40%. Despite being an Arab country within the Arab world, its geopolitical history with Iran has meant that Iraq is majority Shia.
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