Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Arabian

Language: Standard Arabic - (arb)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Maldives

Also found in: Argentina; Australia; Austria; Barbados; Brazil; Burundi; Comoros; Congo (Kinshasa); Denmark; Dominica; Ecuador; Ethiopia; Ghana; Greece; India; Jamaica; Kenya; Malaysia; Malta; New Zealand; Pakistan; South Africa; Switzerland; Tanzania; United Kingdom

Population: 750

Global Population: 3,878,850

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Arabs of Maldives, numbering 750, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,878,850 in 26 countries. Their primary language is Standard Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Arabs 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available