Rizeigat in Sudan

The Rizeigat have only been reported in Sudan
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Introduction

The Rizeigat are an Arab Muslim tribe of the nomadic Bedouin Baggara living in Sudan's Darfur region. They are the largest and most powerful of the Arabs in Darfur. Like most nomads, their identity and livelihoods are linked closely to their animals. Those in the northern parts of Sudan usually herd camels, while those farther south raise cattle. Although most Rizeigat are nomadic, some live in farming communities or towns. They are becoming aware that their lack of education has resulted in a lack of influence. Many now feel pressured to convert to a sedentary lifestyle in order to access education.


Ministry Obstacles

Access to the Darfur area by outsiders is restricted. Additionally, nomadics are difficult to build relationships with for anyone who doesn’t travel with them.


Prayer Focus

Pray for peace throughout Sudan, especially in the dangerous Darfur region.
Pray for the Rizeigat tribe, especially the youth, to discover the availability of scriptures, the JESUS Film, and other Bible resources on the internet.
There are probably very few followers of Jesus today among the Rizeigat tribe. However, continue praying that many will soon come to saving faith in Christ.
Pray for teachers and pastors to disciple them.


Scripture Prayers for the Rizeigat in Sudan.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Rizeigat
People Name in Country Rizeigat
Pronunciation riz-eh-GAHT
Alternate Names Rizaykat; Rizeiqat
Population this Country 410,000
Population all Countries 410,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 8
PeopleID3 14564
ROP3 Code 108386
Country Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 5  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Primarily north   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Country Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 5  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Primarily north.   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Map of Rizeigat in Sudan

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Sudanese (410,000 speakers)
Language Code apd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Sudanese (410,000 speakers)
Language Code apd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Sudanese

Primary Language:  Arabic, Sudanese

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1927-1964)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1978-2022)
Bible-Complete No
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Arabic Bible Online Arabic Bible Outreach Ministry
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Arabic, Sudanese Spoken Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Walking with Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Arabic, Sudanese Spoken YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Arabic, Sudanese Spoken YouVersion Bibles
Photo Source Khalid Al Rizeigy 
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.