Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median
People Cluster: Kurd
Language: Central Kurdish - (ckb)
Alternate Name(s): Yezidi Kurds
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Germany
Also found in: Armenia; Iraq; United States
Population: 100,000
Global Population: 759,100
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Yazidi Kurds of Germany, numbering 100,000, are Unengaged and 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 Central Kurdish. The primary religion practiced by the Yazidi 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