World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples - Turkey : Alevis
: Their faith is a distinct and mystical interpretation of Islam, fusing elements of Shia Islam, Sufism, and ancient Anatolian traditions. Religious Minorities in Turkey: Alevi, Armenian...
: Large communities like Alevis , as well as Syriacs, Roman Catholics, and Protestants, are not formally recognized as minorities, which limits their access to certain institutional rights and state funding. Major Minority Groups 1. The Alevis: The Largest Minority World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples -
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. fusing elements of Shia Islam