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Religion in Tunisia
Islam is the religion of about 99% of the population in Tunisia. It is also the religion of the State according
to the
Constitution. Such poles of religious learning, as Zeitouna Mosque in Tunis and the city of Kairouan, have for
centuries provided enlightened and progressive interpretations of Islam to the world.
The Tunisian state assumes today the role of protector of the Islamic faith in the country. It assumes a similar
role for the
small minority of Christians and Jews whose rights of religious belief and practice are guaranteed in Tunisia.
Aside from the hundreds of mosques, for Moslem worshipppers, there are several internationally renowned institutions
of
religious learning and scholarship throughout Tunisia. The public education system teaches younger generations
the values of tolerance, peace and moderation inherent in Islam. The country’s constitution and laws do not allow
the formation of political parties based on religion.
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has consistently advocated tolerance and dialogue of civilizations between nations
of the world.
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