The northeast border of Iraq is part of a larger Kurdish population of clans, tribes and confederacies which have existed for thousands of years. They share several important and common ties of language, culture, homeland, and identity.
Northern Kurds fought ISIS valiantly, and at great cost. They are farmers, raising cattle and goats, and a people who enjoy elaborate costumes, and bright colors.
Almost all Kurds are Sunni; class prejudice is common in this people group. Many of the most rebellious in Kurdish society have associated with secret and unorthodox Muslim sects.
Many Kurds have endured much suffering in recent years of war and rebellion, scarcity of water, and resultant farming problems. Medical teams and civil engineers, and educators are needed to minister to these needy people.
There are a few known followers of Christ among the Northern Kurds in Iraq. Please pray they will grow in the admonition and nurture of the Lord.
Pray for the Lord to bless the families among the Kurds of Iraq with his presence and mercy.
Pray for a movement of Bible studies that will beget more Bible studies with the intension of producing obedient Kurdish disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Kurd, Behdini in Iraq.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurdistan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraqi_Kurdistan
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2019/12/16
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2015/12/12
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/issue/day/2014/12/10
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2014-12-10 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2015-12-12 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-12-16 |
People Name General | Kurd, Kurmanji |
People Name in Country | Kurd, Behdini |
Natural Name | Northern Kurd |
Pronunciation |
kerd
|
Alternate Names | Kermanji; Kurmanji; Turkish Kurd; Yazidi; Yezidi |
Population this Country | 3,845,000 |
Population all Countries | 16,339,000 |
Total Countries | 33 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 3 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 77 |
People ID | 12877 |
ROP3 Code | 105458 |
Country | Iraq | ||
Region | Africa, North and Middle East | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 18 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | North of Great Zab river, Dahuk, Ninawa, and Arbil governorates; Surchi dialect near Great Zab river. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Iraq |
Region | Africa, North and Middle East |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 18 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | North of Great Zab river, Dahuk, Ninawa, and Arbil governorates; Surchi dialect near Great Zab river.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.10 %) |
1.20 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
98.80 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kurdish, Northern (3,845,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kmr Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kurdish, Northern (3,845,000 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) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Fars Media Corporation - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group location: Joshua Project. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |