Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples
People Cluster: Uyghur
Language: Uyghur - (uig)
Alternate Name(s): Uighur
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Canada
Also found in: China; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Saudi Arabia; Türkiye; United States; Uzbekistan
Population: 1,700
Global Population: 10,094,800
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Uyghurs of Canada, numbering 1,700, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Uyghur people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 10,094,800 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Uyghur. The primary religion practiced by the Uyghurs 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