Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Assyrian / Aramaic

Language: Persian, Iranian - (pes)

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Primary Religion: Other - Mandaeism

Country: Iran

Also found in: Iraq; United States

Population: 11,500

Global Population: 48,100

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Mandaeans of Iran, numbering 11,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian / Aramaic people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 48,100 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Persian, Iranian. The primary religion practiced by the Mandaeans is Mandaeism, a gnostic religion practiced primarily by the Mandaean people. Mandaeans settled in northern Mesopotamia and are still found in parts of Iraq and Iran.

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