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
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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