Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Albanian

Language: Gheg Albanian - (aln)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Folk

Country: Belgium

Also found in: Canada; Germany; Greece; Switzerland; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 18,000

Global Population: 597,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Albanians of Belgium, numbering 18,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Albanian people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 597,000 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Gheg Albanian. The primary religion practiced by the Albanians is folk Islam, a syncretistic belief system that blends traditional elements of Islam with superstitious practices such as warding off spirits with incantations and magic amulets, and reciting verses of the Qur'an to bring about miraculous healings.

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Jesus Film: Available

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Radio Broadcast: Not Available