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Freedom of religion in the Comoros
Freedom of religion in Comoros is addressed in the constitution which proclaims equality of rights and obligations for everyone.[1]
However, there are limitations to this right in practice. The country has an area of 838 square miles (2,170 km2) and a population of 852,075. In 2023, 98% of the population is Sunni Muslim.[2]
In 2022, the authorities did not allow non-Sunni religious groups to proselytize or assemble for religious activities in public, although foreigners are permitted to worship at three Christian churches in Moroni, Mutsamudu, and Moheli; foreign Shia Muslims can worship at a Shia mosque in Moroni.
In 2023, the country was scored 2 out of 4 for religious freedom.[3]
The rest of this article in informed by the US State Dept 2009 report on Religious Freedom in Comoros.[4] A later report is available.[5]
- ^ US State Dept 2022 report
- ^ The ARDA website, retrieved 2023-08-01
- ^ Freedom House website, retrieved 2023-08-01
- ^ "2009 International Religious Freedom Report". US Department of State. October 26, 2009. Archived from the original on November 30, 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ^ US State Dept 2022 report
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