Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Pashtun

Language: Dari - (prs)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Shia

Country: Türkiye

Also found in: Belgium; Canada; France; Germany; Greece; Iran; Italy; Netherlands; Tajikistan; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 257,000

Global Population: 3,515,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Afghans of Türkiye, numbering 257,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pashtun people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,515,700 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Dari. The primary religion practiced by the Afghans is Shia Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called 'Shi'as' or 'Shiites'.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available