Kurdish Zoroastrians: An Emerging Minority in Iraq
Kurdish Zoroastrians: An Emerging Minority in Iraq

Author(s): Matthew Travis Barber
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Theology and Religion, Nationalism Studies, Ethnic Minorities Studies, Sociology of Religion, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Iraq; minorities; Zoroastrianism; human rights; minority rights;
Summary/Abstract: A significant movement of apostasy from Islam is underway in the Middle East, one that is simultaneously birthing a new religious minority. Kurdistan is experiencing a gradually intensifying revival of Zoroastrianism as increasing numbers of Kurds are converting to the tradition or affiliating with it at varying levels.

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