Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median
People Cluster: Parsee
Language: Gujarati - (guj)
Alternate Name(s): Parsee, Fasli, Kadini, Shahenshahi, Shahinshahi, Zardasht, Zarrushti, Zarushti
Primary Religion: Other Religions - Zorastrianism
Country: India
Also found in: Sri Lanka; United Kingdom
Population: 67,500
Global Population: 74,200
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Parsi of India, numbering 67,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Parsee people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 74,200 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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