Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sudanic

Language: Aringa - (luc)

Alternate Name(s): Low Lugbara

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Uganda

Also found in: South Sudan

Population: 1,475,000

Global Population: 1,529,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Lugbara (Aringa) of Uganda, numbering 1,475,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,529,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Aringa. The primary religion practiced by the Lugbara (Aringa) 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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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available