Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Backward Class

Language: Tamil - (tam)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Maldives

Also found in: Bahrain; Kuwait; Malaysia; Oman; Qatar

Population: 850

Global Population: 411,050

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Tamil of Maldives, numbering 850, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Backward Class people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 411,050 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Tamil. The primary religion practiced by the Tamil 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.

Bible Translations: Available

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