Religious Minorities In Turkey: Alevi, Armenian... May 2026

The state does not officially recognize Cemevis as places of worship, often categorizing them as "cultural centers," which deprives them of public funding and benefits.

: In practice, the Turkish state officially recognizes only Greeks, Armenians, and Jews as minorities under this treaty. Religious Minorities in Turkey: Alevi, Armenian...

: Unlike the Sunni majority, Alevis gather in houses of worship called Cemevis rather than mosques. Key Challenges : The state does not officially recognize Cemevis as