Religion in Ghana

Traditional religions such as the Akan Traditional Religion^[2] and Dagbon Traditional Religion^[3] are the indigenous religions of Ghana. Islam was the first Abrahamic religion to be introduced in the country between the tenth^[4] and 15th centuries,^[5] by Muslim traders.^[6] Later, Christianity was introduced via contact with the European missionaries.^[7][8] Today, Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with substantial adherents of Islam and traditional faiths.^[9] Christianity is mainly in the country's south^[10] while Islam is based in the north.^[11] Islam gained widespread acceptance in northern Ghana after Yaa Naa Zanjina accepted the faith in the 17th century.^[12][13][14]

Ghana is a secular state and the country's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and worship. Christmas and Easter are recognized as national holidays.^[15]