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In 2009, the Assembly of Representatives attempted to make the Hanafi school of Sunni Islam the official religion in Tajikistan, but this measure failed. [8] Tajikistan also marked 2009 as the year to commemorate the Sunni Muslim jurist Abu Hanifa, as the nation hosted an international symposium that drew scientific and religious leaders. [9]
Sunni Islam is, by far, the most widely practiced religion in Tajikistan. Sunni Islam of the Hanafi school is the recognized religious tradition of Tajikistan since 2009. [2] According to a 2009 U.S. State Department release, the population of Tajikistan is 98% Muslim, (approximately 95% Sunni and 3% Shia), [3] with some Sufi orders.
Tajikistan is a secular state with a constitution providing for freedom of religion, but nevertheless it heavily regulates the practices of its Muslim majority. [164] Sunni Islam of the Hanafi school has been officially recognised by the government since 2009. [ 165 ]
The law protects religious freedom, but in practice the government, including the Tajikistan justice system, does not always rigorously enforce the law in a nondiscriminatory fashion. Although there is no official state religion, Tajikistan recognizes two Islamic holy days, Eid Al Fitr and Idi Qurbon (Eid al-Adha), as state holidays.
Recently, the government of Tajikistan has tightened its grip on the religiousity of the majority Muslims. [3] The 2022 report of US government on religious freedom in Tajikistan raised concerns over the restrictions on participation of women and minors in religious services and restrictions on the religious education of youth. [4]
Tajikistan religion-related lists (1 C) + Tajikistani people by religion (2 C) B. Buddhism in Tajikistan (3 P) C. Christianity in Tajikistan (2 C, 3 P) I.
Tajikistan's film industry dates from 1929. The first official movie studio, called Tajikkino (later renamed to Tajikfilm), began operation in 1930. In 1935, Tajikkino started producing movies with voice-over. [2] Some experts believe 1970–80 to be the golden age for Tajikfilm.
The Catholic Church in Tajikistan is part of the worldwide Catholic Church in Tajikistan (West Turkistan, Central Asia), under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. In 2009, the size of the community was estimated at 300 people. [1] By 2020, the number was believed to be 100 people, with 4 priests and 8 nuns across two parishes. [2] [3]