Bedia (Muslim traditions) in Nepal


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Subgroups: 1

Subgroup Name Population
Dafali 500

Introduction / History

The Bedias have an uncertain origin. They are known by other names in India such as 'wandering Kurmi ', Berai, Beria and Bedia Kudmi. The name Bedia is said to have come from the word behara meaning 'jungle '. Older anthropological descriptions have equated the Bedia as a South Asia form of the European Romani. Most of the Bedias are Hindus, but there are many that are Muslims and very much unreached in Bangladesh, Nepal and India.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The traditional occupation of many Bedias was agriculture. In more recent years in north India and Nepal they have taken up wage labor jobs. Some women are dancers (mujra) and singers. The Bedias are not vegetarian and generally prefer to eat rice, maize, mandua and gondli. Because many live in rural communities, education is not a priority and consequently literacy is low.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Muslim Bedia believe in the Five Pillars of Islam, and those who are dedicated to this religion pray together on Fridays. Those with the resources go on the pilgrimage to Mecca. Each year they hold to the Fast of Ramadan. However, like most South Asian Muslims, their Islamic beliefs are tainted by Hindu practices.


What Are Their Needs?

There has been a reported response to the gospel among the Hindu Bedias in Bangladesh but among the Muslim Bedis there is no known believers. In central India poorer Bedias have been assisted with tracts of land which has raised their standard of living in recent years.


Prayer Points

Pray that the church might respond with workers and initiatives like landownership along with the gospel message to bring a new hope to the Bedia Muslim people.
Pray the Muslim Bedia people would see they can enjoy abundant life if they put their trust in Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side and blessing them in every way.
Pray for loving workers.


Scripture Prayers for the Bedia (Muslim traditions) in Nepal.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Bedia (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Bedia (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation BAY-dee-uh
Alternate Names Abdal; Bediya; Beria; Chhoto Bedia; Dafali; Hashmi Saudagar; Mangal; San Bedia; बेड़िया (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 2,500
Population all Countries 55,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17489
ROP3 Code 112902
ROP25 Code 301093
ROP25 Name Bedia / Bediya (Tribal)
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States on file 6
Largest States
Kosi
900
Narayani
600
Janakpur
500
Bheri
400
Bagmati
50
Gandaki
20
Country Nepal
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Total States 6
  Kosi 900
  Narayani 600
  Janakpur 500
  Bheri 400
  Bagmati 50
  Gandaki 20
Website South Asia Peoples
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 %
* From latest Nepal census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Urdu (1,400 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
Bhojpuri
500
Maithili
300
Nepali
50
Primary Language Urdu (1,400 speakers)
Language Code urd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
  Bhojpuri 500
  Maithili 300
  Nepali 50
People Groups Speaking Urdu

Primary Language:  Urdu

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1758-2000)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1843-2022)
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