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===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
[[File:NaqiyaMosque.jpg|left|thumb|Naqiya Mosque in Bayen. Islam is the official religion in Zaclaria]] | [[File:NaqiyaMosque.jpg|left|thumb|Naqiya Mosque in Bayen. Islam is the official religion in Zaclaria]] | ||
Virtually all Zaclarian citizens are Muslim (officially, all are), and almost all Zaclarian residents are | Virtually all Zaclarian citizens are Muslim (officially, all are), and almost all Zaclarian residents are Muslim. The official state religion is [[Shazitnâmeh|Shazitnâmeh Isma'ilism]], a distinct and progressive version of Nizari Isma'ili that places a strong emphasis on gender equality and community service. Its deviation from traditional Islamic succession and laws has made it a unique and influential religious doctrine in the country of Zaclaria. | ||
Catholicism makes up the second-largest religion in Zaclaria and per the protectorate relationship with Caphiria, Zaclaria allows Christians to practice their faith openly. There are approximately 390,000 Catholic Zaclarian citizens.There is a single cathedral within each Governorate. While apostasy is illegal in Zaclaria, it stopped being punishable by death in 1978. | Catholicism makes up the second-largest religion in Zaclaria and per the protectorate relationship with Caphiria, Zaclaria allows Christians to practice their faith openly. There are approximately 390,000 Catholic Zaclarian citizens.There is a single cathedral within each Governorate. While apostasy is illegal in Zaclaria, it stopped being punishable by death in 1978. |