Religion and circumcision

Religious circumcision is generally performed shortly after birth, during childhood, or around puberty as part of a rite of passage. Circumcision for religious reasons is most frequently practiced by members of the Jewish and Islamic faiths.

This article is about religious circumcision. For the history of circumcision, see History of circumcision. For the Early Christian controversy, see Circumcision controversy in early Christianity. For prevalence of male circumcision, see Prevalence of circumcision.
"Religious views on circumcision" redirects here. Not to be confused with religious views on female circumcision.
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