Northern Kurd in Greece


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Introduction / History

The Northern Kurd (aka, Kurmanji speakers) are part of a much greater Kurdish population. They are made up of a number of clans, tribes, and tribal confederations, many of which have been in existence for thousands of years. This large people group shares several important and common ties. Not only do they speak closely related languages, but they also share a common culture, geographical homeland, and sense of identity.

The Northern Kurds of Iraq live primarily along the northeastern border of Iraq, touching Iran. Some fled further north to escape the severe persecution of Saddam Hussein and the devastation of the Gulf War. Kurmanji speaking Kurds began to leave Iraq in the early 1990s with Gulf War 1, and their exit has continued till today. Those who are going to Greece hope to eventually go to Germany or some other European country with a stronger economy.


Where Are they Located?

The Kurmanji speaking Kurds in Greece live mainly in makeshift refugee camps.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kurmanji speaking Kurds who are arriving in Greece are desperate to escape violence and war in Iraq and Turkey. Many drown on the way to Greece, and their bodies must be shipped back for proper burial.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Nearly all Kurds are Muslim, most being Shafiite Sunnis. They first embraced Islam after the Arab conquests of the seventh century. Today, they primarily look to Islam as a basis for social justice. However, despite being predominantly Muslim, religion has created deep rifts among the Kurds. Many of the dispossessed Kurd minorities have become associated with secret and unorthodox sects like the Yazidis.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kurmanji speaking Kurds need a safe place to live and raise their families. Iraq and Turkey are not safe at this time.


Prayer Points

Ask the Lord to call people who are willing to share the gospel with Northern Kurds.
Ask God to give the Northern Kurdish believers opportunities to share the love of Jesus with their own people.
Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of Kurds so that they will be receptive to the gospel.
Pray that God will raise up strong local churches among the Northern Kurds that will spread into their communities in Iraq.


Scripture Prayers for the Kurd, Kurmanji in Greece.


References

http://rudaw.net/english/kurdistan/070220162
http://legacy.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?rog3=GR&peo3=12877
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/turkey/12173970/Turkeys-other-refugee-crisis-Kurds-fleeing-terror-in-countrys-south-east.html
http://www.csmonitor.com/1998/0112/011298.intl.intl.2.html
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12877/CA
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12877/GM


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Kurd, Kurmanji
People Name in Country Kurd, Kurmanji
Natural Name Northern Kurd
Pronunciation kerd
Alternate Names Kermanji; Kurmanji; Turkish Kurd; Yazidi; Yezidi; Behdini
Population this Country 21,000
Population all Countries 14,705,000
Total Countries 33
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 12877
ROP3 Code 105458
ROP25 Code 304412
ROP25 Name Kurd
Country Greece
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Greece
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.01 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
93.19 %
Non-Religious
6.80 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kurdish, Northern (21,000 speakers)
Language Code kmr   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kurdish, Northern (21,000 speakers)
Language Code kmr   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kurdish, Northern

Primary Language:  Kurdish, Northern

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1856-2016)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1872-2005)
Bible-Complete Yes  (2008)
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Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Kurdish, Northern Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
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General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kurdish, Northern YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
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