Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: OBC Muslim

Language: Marathi - (mar)

Alternate Name(s): Pinja, Pinjari, Dhunia, Behna, Bahana, Penja, Kahrar

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: India

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Population: 18,000

Global Population: 18,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Pinjara (Marathi) of India, numbering 18,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the OBC Muslim people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Marathi. The primary religion practiced by the Pinjara (Marathi) 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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