Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and the Sunni branch of Islam are officially recognized by the government, and have reserved seats in the Iranian Parliament. But the Bahá'í Faith, which is said to be the largest non-Muslim religious minority in Iran, is not officially recognized, and has been persecuted during its existence in Iran since the 19th century. Since the 1979 Revolution, the persecution of Bahais has increased with executions, the denial of civil rights and liberties, and the denial of access to higher education and employment. COUNT 5
QSN1 What other branch of Islam is recognized by the Iranian government? ANS1 Sunni branch QSN2 Are the religious minorities in Iran - Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Sunnis - a part of the Iranian Parliament? ANS2 have reserved seats QSN3 What religious minority is not officially recognized by the Iranian government? ANS3 the Bahá'í Faith QSN4 How long has the Bahai Faith been persecuted in Iran? ANS4 since the 19th century QSN5 Which religious minority since the 1979 Revolution has been persecuted and in some cases executed by the Iranian government? ANS5 the Bahá'í Faith