Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Parsee

Language: Gujarati - (guj)

Alternate Name(s): Zardasht, Parsee, Fasli, Kadini, Shahinshahi, Zarrushti, Shahenshahi

Primary Religion: Other - Zoroastrianism

Country: Sri Lanka

Also found in: India; United Kingdom

Population: 2,600

Global Population: 74,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Parsi of Sri Lanka, numbering 2,600, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Parsee people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 74,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Gujarati. The primary religion practiced by the Parsi is Zoroastrianism, a religion and philosphy based on the teachings of the Persian prophet Zoroaster. Zoroastrians believe there is one universal and transcendent God, Ahura Mazda.

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