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  • Population: 165,000
  • Language: Western Farsi

Persian of Pakistan People Group

Although the vast majority of Persians now live either in Iran or in nearby Middle Eastern countries, small Persian communities can also be found in many other nations around the world, including Pakistan, where they number more than 150,000. Most information known about the Persian people applies to those living in Iran, so it is not clear how many of those characteristics are still shared by Persians in Pakistan.

Today, most Persians are Shi’a Muslims of the Ithna Ashari branch and are radical in their adherence to Islam.

The basic social and economic unit in Persian culture is the nuclear family. The line of descent is traced through the father. Property and inheritances are passed down through males because family and political rule belong to men. Males are also responsible for protecting the chastity of their daughters and sisters and for guarding and defending the family honor. Persian women are submissive to their husbands publicly but often hold a considerable amount of decision-making power in private. Marriages are still arranged through negotiations and approval by both sets of relatives.

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  • Pray that the traditional Muslim culture of the Persians will soften, creating open doors for the Gospel.
  • Pray for willing workers to share the love of Christ in Pakistan.
  • Ask the Lord to raise up strong local churches.
  • Language: Western Farsi
  • Trade Language: Urdu
  • Population: 165,000
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