Other Faiths
There are several major religious minorities in Iran, Bahá'ís (est. 300,000-350,000) and Christians (est. 300,000, with one group composing over 200,000) being the largest. Smaller groups include Jews, Zoroastrians, Mandaeans, Yarsan (Ahl-e Haqq), as well as local religions practiced by tribal minorities.
Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians are officially recognized and protected by the government. For example, shortly after his return from exile in 1979, at a time of great unrest, the revolution's leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa ordering that Jews and other minorities be treated well.
Read more about this topic: Religion In Iran
Famous quotes containing the word faiths:
“As we meet here at Camp David we ask people of all faiths to pray with us that peace and justice may result from these deliberations.”
—Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.)
“Irreligion. The principal one of the great faiths of the world.”
—Ambrose Bierce (1842–1914)