Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Albanian
Language: Tosk Albanian - (als)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Folk
Country: Canada
Also found in: Belgium; Germany; Greece; Switzerland; United Kingdom; United States
Population: 27,000
Global Population: 597,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Albanians of Canada, numbering 27,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Albanian people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 597,000 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Tosk Albanian. The primary religion practiced by the Albanians is folk Islam, a syncretistic belief system that blends traditional elements of Islam with superstitious practices such as warding off spirits with incantations and magic amulets, and reciting verses of the Qur'an to bring about miraculous healings.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available