Arab, Cyrenaican in Libya

People Name:	Arab, Cyrenaican
Country:	Libya
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	1,477,000
World Population:	1,477,000
Primary Language:	Arabic, Libyan
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.10 %
Evangelicals:	0.03 %
Scripture:	Unspecified
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Arab, Libyan
Affinity Bloc:	Arab World
Progress Level:

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.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

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.