Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Bedouin, Arabian

Language: Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic - (avl)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Egypt

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Population: 1,265,000

Global Population: 1,265,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Eastern Bedouins of Egypt, numbering 1,265,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bedouin, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Egypt. Their primary language is Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Eastern Bedouins 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