Secularism in Tajikistan

Tajikistan is secular by law.^[1] The Constitution states, "religious associations shall be separate from the state and shall not interfere in state affairs."^[1] Recently, the government of Tajikistan has tightened its grip on the religiousity of the majority Muslims.^[2]

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^ ^a ^b "2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Tajikistan". US Department of State. The constitution declares the country a secular state and that "religious associations shall be separate from the state and shall not interfere in state affairs."
^ Catherine Putz (17 April 2015). "Tajikistan: No Hajj, No Hijab, and Shave Your Beard". The Diplomat.

[us-1] "2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Tajikistan". US Department of State. The constitution declares the country a secular state and that "religious associations shall be separate from the state and shall not interfere in state affairs."

[2] Catherine Putz (17 April 2015). "Tajikistan: No Hajj, No Hijab, and Shave Your Beard". The Diplomat.

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