Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Pashtun

Language: Dari - (prs)

Alternate Name(s): Farsiwan, Persian, Dari

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Iran

Also found in: Belgium; Canada; France; Germany; Greece; Italy; Netherlands; Tajikistan; Türkiye; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 2,530,000

Global Population: 3,484,200

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Afghans of Iran, numbering 2,530,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pashtun people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,484,200 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Dari. The primary religion practiced by the Afghans 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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