Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Arab, Arabian
Language: Tigre - (tig)
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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: United States
Also found in: Kenya; Uganda
Population: 42,000
Global Population: 59,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Eritreans of United States, numbering 42,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 59,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Tigre. The primary religion practiced by the Eritreans 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