Is there religious freedom in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan is a multicultural and multi-religious country and a secular country. The article 48 of The Constitution of Azerbaijan states that the right to liberty and the right of people of all faiths may choose and practice their religion without restriction is ensured.

Are there any Christians in Azerbaijan?

Christianity in Azerbaijan is a minority religion. Christians who estimated between 280,000 and 450,000 (3.1\%-4.8\%) are mostly Russian and Georgian Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic (All Armenians live in the Republic of Artsakh, which is contested by Azerbaijan).

What percentage of Azerbaijanis are religious?

Gallup International indicated that only 34\% of Azerbaijanis adhere to religious practices, and ranked Azerbaijan the 13th least religious country from data compiled in 2005, 2008 and 2015. In 2012, as part of the World Value Survey, there was conducted a comparative analysis of countries on the importance of religion in people’s lives.

How many mosques are there in Azerbaijan?

According to information of State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations of Azerbaijan Republic there are 1802 Mosques, 5 Orthodox, 1 Catholic, 4 Georgian Catholic, 6 synagogues and other places of worship in Azerbaijan. Population consists of 96\% Muslims, 4\% Christians and representatives of other religions.

Is Azerbaijan a Shia or Sunni country?

The Muslim population is approximately 85\% Shi’a and 15\% Sunni, however, traditionally the differences have not been sharply emphasized. The Azerbaijani government maintains a secular position.

How did Christianity begin to spread in Azerbaijan?

The Christian religion began to be spread in Azerbaijan by means of the Caucasus Albania in the first years of the new era in times of Christ’s apostles. Christianity is represented by Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism as well as a number of minority communities in Azerbaijan. Christians,…