who do rastafarians worship?
Zion Afrocentrism Jah
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 Christianity is chiefly followed by members of the Lushai , Kuki , Garo , Tripuri , Halam tribes and as per 2011 census has 159 @,@ 882 adherents . 

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 Approximately half of the country 's population practice traditional religion , which tends to emphasize links between the living and the razana ( ancestors ) . The veneration of ancestors has led to the widespread tradition of tomb building , as well as the highlands practice of the famadihana , whereby a deceased family member 's remains may be exhumed to be periodically re @-@ wrapped in fresh silk shrouds before being replaced in the tomb . The famadihana is an occasion to celebrate the beloved ancestor 's memory , reunite with family and community , and enjoy a festive atmosphere . Residents of surrounding villages are often invited to attend the party , where food and rum are typically served and a hiragasy troupe or other musical entertainment is commonly present . 

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 The majority of Antankarana identify to varying degrees as Muslim . Once a year at the village of Ambatoharaña , Muslims from across the northern and western parts of Madagascar congregate to visit the tombs of Muslim kings buried here . The form of Islam practiced by the Antankarana is highly syncretic and blends traditional ancestor worship and local customs and beliefs with major holidays and cultural elements borrowed from Arab Muslim culture . The number of Antankarana who practice a standard , orthodox form of Islam is negligible . 

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 Pastafarian beliefs extend into lighthearted religious ceremony . Pastafarians celebrate every Friday as a holy day . Prayers are concluded with a final declaration of affirmation , " R 'amen " ( or " rAmen " ) ; the term is a parodic portmanteau of the terms " Amen " and " Ramen " , referring to instant noodles and to the " noodly appendages " of their parodic deity . 

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 Although there are differences between the northern and southern Betsimisaraka , many major aspects of their culture are similar . Major customs among the Betsimisaraka include sambatra ( circumcision ) , folanaka ( the birth of a tenth child ) , ritual sacrifice of zebu for the ancestors , and celebrating the inauguration of a newly constructed house . Marriage , death , birth , the New Year and Independence Day are also communally celebrated . The practice of tromba ( ritual spirit possession ) is widespread among the Betsimisaraka . Both men and women act as mediums and spectators in these events . 
