Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Punjabi

Language: Eastern Panjabi - (pan)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Sikhism

Country: Sri Lanka

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

Population: 12,500

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 Sri Lanka, numbering 12,500, 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 Sikhism, a monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century. Sikhs value truth as the highest ideal and pursue truthful living, rejecting the Indian caste system in favor of the equality of all humans.

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