Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Romani

Language: Romani, Vlax - (rmy)

Alternate Name(s): Romany, Xoraxai

Primary Religion: Islam - Folk

Country: Algeria

Also found in: Albania; Argentina; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Colombia; France; Germany; Kosovo; Pakistan; South Africa; Sweden; United States

Population: 4,800

Global Population: 1,055,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Vlax Romani of Algeria, numbering 4,800, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Romani people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,055,700 in 14 countries. Their primary language is Romani, Vlax. The primary religion practiced by the Vlax Romani 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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