Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Tajik

Language: Sanglechi - (sgy)

Alternate Name(s): Ishkashimi, Dargi

Primary Religion: Islam - Shia

Country: Afghanistan

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Population: 2,200

Global Population: 2,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Sanglechi of Afghanistan, numbering 2,200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Tajik people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Afghanistan. Their primary language is Sanglechi. The primary religion practiced by the Sanglechi is Shia Islam, one of two major denominations of Islam. The followers of Shia Islam are called 'Shi'as' or 'Shiites'.

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