Abstract: Since the peaceful liberation of Xinjiang in 1949,great changes in the religious situation have taken place,and our Party’s religious work has also gone through a tortuous course,which can be divided into four periods.Xinjiang's religious situation shows different characteristics in each period,and the Party's religious policy and religious work also have varied in some degree.In general,religious work in Xinjiang is basically in line with reality,and Xinjiang's religious situation is gradually adapted to our socialist society.

Key words: People's Republic of China, Xinjiang, religious work