People
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Unreached people group
Turkic-speaking Khalaj
Unreached Frontier
0%
Evangelicals
Turkic PeoplesAzerbaijani
Who they are
The Turkic Khalaj live primarily in the central plateau of Iran. They are distinguished by speaking one of the most archaic Turkic languages surviving today, preserving ancient grammatical traits. Traditionally engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry in rural villages, they maintain strong community bonds amidst Persian society, with a Muslim identity deeply rooted in their daily lives.
Where they live
1
Country
20K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Iran Unreached
|
100%
|
20.000 |
Religions of the unreached
Islam100%
The Bible in this people's language
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Khalaj
Need not assessed
- 1 Translation started Still ahead
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Translation has not started in this language yet.
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)0%
Evangelicals0%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For the well-being and development of the rural families of the Khalaj people.
For the Khalaj community to gain access to the Holy Scriptures in their heart language.
For opportunities for them to encounter the transformative message of Jesus.
For the birth of a vibrant and contextualized church among the Khalaj.
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