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Official religion of Iran is Shiite Islam, specifically Twelver Shiite Islam with the Jaafari School of Fiqh (jurisprudence).

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Which branch of Islam do the majority of people in Iran practice?

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What is the religion Iran?

Most Iranians are Muslims; 92% belong to the Shi'a branch of Islam, the official state religion, and about 8% belong to the Sunni branch of Islam. The remaining 2% are non-Muslim religious minorities, including Bahá'ís, Mandeans, Yarsanis, Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians.


What is the most common religion of Iran?

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Second most dominant religion in Iran?

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