Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Indo-Caribbean

Language: Sranan Tongo - (srn)

Alternate Name(s): Caribbean Hindi

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Suriname

Also found in: Guyana; Trinidad and Tobago

Population: 32,000

Global Population: 179,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The East Indian Muslims of Suriname, numbering 32,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Indo-Caribbean people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 179,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Sranan Tongo. The primary religion practiced by the East Indian Muslims 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