Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Punjabi

Language: Eastern Panjabi - (pan)

Alternate Name(s): Eastern Punjabi

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Afghanistan

Also found in: Bangladesh; Denmark; Fiji; France; Kenya; Kuwait; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Oman; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Tanzania; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 8,400

Global Population: 2,328,770

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Punjabis of Afghanistan, numbering 8,400, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Punjabi people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,328,770 in 18 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Panjabi. The primary religion practiced by the Punjabis 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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