Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median Peoples

People Cluster: Nuristani

Language: Waigali - (wbk)

Alternate Name(s): Kalasha

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Afghanistan

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Population: 2,300

Global Population: 2,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Waigeli Nuristani of Afghanistan, numbering 2,300, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Nuristani people cluster within the Persian-Median Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Afghanistan. Their primary language is Waigali. The primary religion practiced by the Waigeli Nuristani 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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