Togo has a diverse religious demographic, with indigenous beliefs being the largest at 51% of the population, followed by Muslims at 20% and Christians at 9.5%. While religion has no official place in Togo's government, religious leaders are highly respected and do have some influence in villages. The various religions generally coexist tolerantly, with some Togolese practicing elements of multiple faiths. Major holidays celebrate both Togo's history and common Western observances.