Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median Peoples

People Cluster: Tajik

Language: Shughni - (sgh)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Shia Imami Ismaili

Country: Afghanistan

Also found in: Tajikistan

Population: 6,000

Global Population: 23,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Rushon of Afghanistan, numbering 6,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tajik people cluster within the Persian-Median Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 23,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Shughni. The primary religion practiced by the Rushon is Ismailism, the second largest branch of Shia Islam.

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