Religion in Burundi

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Cathedral in Bujumbura

About 80 percent of the population of Burundi are Christian and about 2-5 percent are Muslim. The remainder practise indigenous religions, or have no religious affiliation.[1]

Religious freedom

The Transitio utional Act of 2001 provided for freedom of religion and this right is generally respected in practise. Religious groups must register with the Ministry of Interior and maintain a headquarters within the country. The heads of major religions are given diplomatic status. Certain Catholic holidays are observed as public holidays.

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