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Home >  Burkina Faso >  Society and Culture >  Religion

Burkina Faso Religion



The West African country of Burkina Faso has a broadminded approach towards the Burkina Faso Religion. A big percentage of the people of Burkina Faso prolong to clutch the conventional idea of the Burkina Faso Religion. The majority of the people of the country are Muslims.

About forty percent of the residents of Burkina Faso follow the indigenous religion and ten percent of the population has Christianity as their religion. About 6 percent of the Christians are Roman Catholics and others are Protestants. Religion of Burkina Faso constitutes of various religions believed by the people of the various ethnic groups in the country.

There is no major disagreement among the religions in Burkina Faso. Christianity in Burkina Faso was spread by the missionaries during the colonial period. The western and southern part of the country has Christian dominated regions. There are many Christians among the people of the elite class in the city. The clergy lead the prayers at the church.

Islam in Burkina Faso has an extensive and diverse account. About 50% of the people of the country are Muslims. There is a Grand Mosque in Bobo-Dioulasso. The Muslims of the Bukina Faso have their special prayers on Friday, that is led by the Imams. There are also religious gatherings for the people of the country. In the country, magic and witchcraft are also practiced in every day life.

Religious performances in Burkina Faso include the sacrifice of livestock like chicken. Among the Catholics of the country there is a strong religious group of Saint Mary.



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