Al Jazeera’s report on the participation of religious minorities in Iran in the elections
reportMehr news agency, Al Jazeera network emphasized in a report about religious minorities and Iran’s elections: According to Article 12 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the official religion in this country is Islam and Shia is the official religion of 12 Imams. .
In the continuation of this report, it is stated: Nevertheless, other Islamic religions, including the Sunnis, enjoy full respect in Iran and can easily carry out their religious rituals. accommodate They also have their own laws regarding marriage, divorce, courts, etc.
Al Jazeera added: According to Article 13 of the Constitution, the country of Iran recognizes Zoroastrians, Kilimians and Christians as religious minorities, and these religious minorities can hold ceremonies to fulfill their own.
Bishop Vanya Sargiz “Bishop of Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Caliphate” emphasized in a conversation with Al-Jazeera that he participates in all Iranian elections as an Iranian citizen and does not care which party the candidates belong to, but pays attention to their plans.
Mobed Hormoz Khosrovani also emphasized in this regard: We belong to the Zoroastrian community and We are aware of the red lines of our country’s national security and we follow our national rights within the framework of these lines.
Younes Hamami Lalezar Rabbi of Iranian Jews stated: We participate in the elections so that we can pursue our own rights. Like any other Iranian citizen, we have demands.
