I am Muslim, and in Islam the performance of circumcision is one of the rules of cleanliness. Also, circumcision is a universal practice which is greatly influenced by cultural and religious traditions. It is the most frequent operation on males not only in Islamic countries, but also other parts of the world. For example, in the United States of America more than one million male infants are circumcised each year.
Nevertheless, there have been studies that show that the procedure may reduce the transmission of STDs such as syphilis as well as HIV. The risk of penile cancer may also be reduced.