Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Amazigh-Riff

Language: Tarifit - (rif)

Alternate Name(s): Riffi Berber

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: France

Also found in: Morocco; Netherlands

Population: 136,000

Global Population: 2,543,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Riffi Imazighen of France, numbering 136,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Amazigh-Riff people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,543,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Tarifit. The primary religion practiced by the Riffi Imazighen 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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