Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Pashtun
Language: Northern Pashto - (pbu)
Alternate Name(s): Pathan, Pushtun, Pashto, Pushto
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Turkey
Also found in: Afghanistan; Pakistan; United Arab Emirates; United States
Population: 6,300
Global Population: 23,944,800
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Pashtun of Turkey, numbering 6,300, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pashtun people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 23,944,800 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Northern Pashto. The primary religion practiced by the Pashtun 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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