Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Nuristani

Language: Kati - (bsh)

Alternate Name(s): Bashgali, Kati, Kata viri, Kativiri, Kâtʹa-vari

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Afghanistan

Also found in: Pakistan

Population: 151,000

Global Population: 159,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Kati Nuristani of Afghanistan, numbering 151,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Nuristani people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 159,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kati. The primary religion practiced by the Kati Nuristani 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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