Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Romani

Language: Balkan Romani - (rmn)

Alternate Name(s): Romani, Balkan

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Afghanistan

Also found in: Bulgaria; Greece; Iran; Italy; Moldova; North Macedonia; Serbia; Slovenia; Türkiye; Ukraine

Population: 17,000

Global Population: 1,155,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Balkan Romani of Afghanistan, numbering 17,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Romani people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,155,500 in 11 countries. Their primary language is Balkan Romani. The primary religion practiced by the Balkan Romani 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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