They are also called Pakhwaji, because of they play the timbrel. The word Mirasi comes from the Arabic word "miras" which means inheritance. Many sub groups exist among them.
Mirasi people are a caste living in the northern parts of India. Some have migrated to nearby states. Mirasis in Uttar Pradesh live in regions such as Meerut. They live in most parts of Punjab state.
Mirasi people entertain at fairs and sing at weddings. Many are laborers, and farming tenants, and also sell vegetables. The well-educated work in government, serve in the military and do research for genealogies.
They have a caste council to judge in disputes and make sure that the people behave as they should. Mirasi people do not marry outside their group. They speak Magadhi, Urdu, Rajasthani, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Mirasi people consist of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs. The Muslims among them believe the basic tenets of Islam, but their Islam is tainted with Hindu beliefs.
One can only imagine the spiritual confusion involved with three major religions within their families and communities.
Bible resources exist in Urdu and Hindi, but Mirasi people remain an unreached people group.
They need open hearts to hear God's answers to their spiritual problems.
Pray that Mirasi Muslim people will be liberated by God's Holy Spirit from the many ties that bind them to lives devoid of Christ's blessings.
Pray that Mirasi Muslims will see past their respective traditional worship to the futility of it all and experience a growing desire to know and follow the one true God.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the reception and influence of His Word among Mirasi Muslims, leading them to love Him with their whole being.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to anoint Mirasi Muslim families, especially the children and youth, and to raise up a new generation of fruitful, multiplying witnesses of Christ's mercy and love.
Scripture Prayers for the Mirasi (Muslim traditions) in India.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mirasi
Profile Source: Karen Hightower |
Global Prayer Digest: 2013-08-24 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2017-08-11 |
People Name General | Mirasi (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Mirasi (Muslim traditions) |
Pronunciation | mee-RAH-see |
Alternate Names | Bhand; Charan; Dhadhi; Dom; Dum; Langah; Mir; Mira; Miralm; Mir-Alm; Miriasi; Miriasin; Nagarchi; Pakhwadji; Pakhwaji; Shaikh; Sheikh; Tasbirdar; मिरसी (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 46,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,154,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17622 |
ROP3 Code | 113057 |
Country | India | |||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||
Total States on file | 9 | |||||||||
Largest States |
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Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | |||||||||
Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 11 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 9 |
Haryana 19,000 | |
Punjab 11,000 | |
Gujarat 3,700 | |
Jammu and Kashmir 3,400 | |
Bihar 3,100 | |
Madhya Pradesh 2,400 | |
Himachal Pradesh 1,900 | |
Delhi 600 | |
Chandigarh 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
100.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Urdu (22,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 15 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Urdu (22,000 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 15 |
Secondary Languages | |
Punjabi, Eastern 11,000 | |
Gujarati 2,500 | |
Dogri 1,500 | |
Kashmiri 600 | |
Marwari 400 | |
Haryanvi 400 | |
Magahi 300 | |
Bhojpuri 200 | |
Kacchi 200 | |
Kangri 200 | |
Bhattiyali 100 | |
Bagri 100 | |
Chambeali 60 | |
Bilaspuri 30 | |
People Groups | Speaking Urdu |
Primary Language: Urdu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1747-1894) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1758-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1843-2022) |
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 |
(Representative photo) Galen Frysinger |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Karen Hightower |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |