Religion in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan people practise a wide range of religions freely and peacefully.

Religion in Uzbekistan

Islam religion is by no means the only Uzbekistan religion. There are more Sunnite than Shiite Muslims among the residents of Uzbekistan.
Islam was brought to ancestors of modern Uzbeks during the 8th century when the Arabs entered Central Asia.
Many other religions are also well represented in the country, including:
Orthodox
Roman Catholics
Protestants
Jews
Buddhism

Islam in Uzbekistan

Sunni Islam or Sunnism is the largest branch of Islam; the second largest branch is Shia Islam. 
Sunni Muslims are referred to in Arabic as people of the tradition of Muhammad and the community for short;
in English, they are known as Sunnis or Sunnites.
Sunni Islam is referred to as the orthodox version of the religion.

Religious freedom and tolerance

The Republic of Uzbekistan, being a member of the international community,
bears full responsibility regarding support of different faiths. The Article 18 of the Constitution
of Uzbekistan fixed that all citizens of our country have the same rights and freedoms, and are equal
without distinction by gender, race, nationality, language, religion, origin, belief, personal and a social status.
The Constitution guarantees the rights of citizens for freedom of conscience. Everyone has the right to profess
any religion or not profess any. Forced propagation of religious views is inadmissible (Article 31).
The Law “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations” adopted on the 1 May 1998 defines in detail
the role and status of the religious organizations and unions, as well as their relations with state bodies.