Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Baloch

Language: Western Balochi - (bgn)

Alternate Name(s): Balochi, Baluchi, Baloch

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Iran

Also found in: Afghanistan; Pakistan; Turkmenistan

Population: 861,000

Global Population: 3,214,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Western Baloch of Iran, numbering 861,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Baloch people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,214,500 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Western Balochi. The primary religion practiced by the Western Baloch is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available