Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median
People Cluster: Kurd
Language: Northern Kurdish - (kmr)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Iraq
Also found in: Armenia; Germany; United States
Population: 622,000
Global Population: 759,100
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Yezidi Kurds of Iraq, numbering 622,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Kurd people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 759,100 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Northern Kurdish. The primary religion practiced by the Yezidi Kurds is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available