• PEOPLE NAME: SOUTHERN LURI OF UNITED STATES


PEID: 50371

ROP: 114987

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Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Luri-Bakhtiari

Language: Southern Luri - (luz)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Shia

Country: United States

Also found in: Iran

Population: 50

Global Population: 1,180,050


PEID: 50371

ROP: 114987

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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


Overview: The Southern Luri of United States, numbering 50, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Luri-Bakhtiari people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,180,050 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Southern Luri. The primary religion practiced by the Southern Luri is Shia Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called 'Shi'as' or 'Shiites'.


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