Religion
Approximately half of the Zazas are Alevis, while the remainder are Sunni Muslims. The Alevi Zazas live in the northern part of the Zaza region, whereas the Sunni Zazas inhabit the southern Zaza region. The ancient religion of Zazas is believed to have been Zoroastrianism.
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