Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Luri-Bakhtiari

Language: Laki - (lki)

Alternate Name(s): Luri

Primary Religion: Islam

Country: Iraq

Also found in: Iran

Population: 145,000

Global Population: 1,645,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Laki of Iraq, numbering 145,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Luri-Bakhtiari people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,645,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Laki. The primary religion practiced by the Laki is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

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