Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Kurd

Language: Kurdish, Northern - (kmr)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Iraq

Also found in: Armenia; Germany; United States

Population: 652,000

Global Population: 789,600

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Yezidi Kurds of Iraq, numbering 652,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Kurd people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 789,600 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Kurdish, Northern. The primary religion practiced by the Yezidi Kurds is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available