• PEOPLE NAME: GORANI OF KOSOVO

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By Admir Idrizi Aljabak

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PEID: 48002

ROP: 114431

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Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Slav, Southern

Language: Serbian - (srp)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Kosovo

Also found in: Albania

Population: 26,000

Global Population: 29,700


PEID: 48002

ROP: 114431

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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


Overview: The Gorani of Kosovo, numbering 26,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Slav, Southern people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 29,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Serbian. The primary religion practiced by the Gorani is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.


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