Cyrenaican Arab in Libya

The Cyrenaican Arab have only been reported in Libya
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction

The Cyrenaican Arabs live in the eastern coastal region of Libya. Simon of Cyrene, who helped Jesus carry the cross, was from this area. Cyrenaica was conquered by the Islamic Arabs and became known as Barka. Later it was annexed to Egypt before being taken by the Ottoman Empire. It was then ceded to Italy and eventually became an independent territory.


Ministry Obstacles

Relations between Christians and Muslims are relatively good in Libya. However, it is prohibited to proselytize Muslims and religious literature is restricted.


Prayer Focus

Pray that God would allow the gospel to be proclaimed among the Cyrenaican Arabs.
Ask God to send workers out into His harvest field.
Pray that many believers around the world would intercede for these people.


Scripture Prayers for the Arab, Cyrenaican in Libya.


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People Name General Arab, Cyrenaican
People Name in Country Arab, Cyrenaican
Natural Name Cyrenaican Arab
Pronunciation see-rah-NAY-ken AE-rub
Alternate Names Arab, Libyan; Cyernaican Arab; Cyrenaican Arab
Population this Country 1,477,000
Population all Countries 1,477,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 30
PeopleID3 11454
ROP3 Code 102342
Country Libya
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 4  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Widespread, especially in the north.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Libya
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 4  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Widespread, especially in the north..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Arab, Cyrenaican in Libya
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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.03 %)
0.10 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.90 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Libyan (1,477,000 speakers)
Language Code ayl   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Eastern Libyan Arabic
Dialect Code 7119   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Libyan (1,477,000 speakers)
Language Code ayl   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Eastern Libyan Arabic
Dialect Code 7119   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Libyan
Photo Source ليبي_صح - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Map Source Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.