Gujarati in Canada


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Introduction / History

Most of the Gujaratis who have left their home in western India to make their fortunes are from the Patel community. If you meet a South Asian who works in the motel industry, they are probably a Patel. This community is branching out to other businesses as well. They are among the wealthiest communities in the world.


Where Are they Located?

The Gujaratis are most likely to own businesses in Canada's many urban centers like Toronto.


What Are Their Lives Like?

A December, 2015 article in the Star Tribune said this about the Gujaratis: "For Gujaratis, enterprise is virtually a cultural obligation and has always earned the most respect. Starting a small corner shop is seen as more impressive than holding a mid-level management job in somebody else's company. For many Gujaratis the point of acquiring knowledge is to attain practical goals, particularly business goals."

But they do pay a price: Gujarati businessmen in Canada work long hours, with little time for social activities. They are wealthy, but perhaps their wealth leaves them lonely.


They are usually Hindu, but a significant minority is Muslim.
What Are Their Beliefs?

Though there are Muslim Gujaratis, the ones who venture out into other nations tend to be from the Hindu community. They look at the world in a pragmatic way, seeking favor from Hindu gods and goddesses, and hoping for their favor during important events like weddings and opening new businesses. They do not have a personal relationship with their gods.


What Are Their Needs?

Gujarati Hindus in Canada are not at all needy when it comes to material things, but they are spiritually impoverished, since they do not put Jesus in the center of their lives.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to give Gujaratis in Canada a spiritual hunger that will lead them to Jesus Christ.
There are almost no efforts to reach the Gujarati diaspora, though they are in places where there is religious freedom like Canada. Pray for teams of believers to establish friendships with Gujaratis and lead them to the One who offers spiritual freedom for all who come to him.
Pray for a church planting movement among Gujaratis in Canada that will spread to those who live in Gujarat, India.


Scripture Prayers for the Gujarati in Canada.


References

http://www.startribune.com/why-gujaratis-may-be-the-most-successful-people-in-business-in-the-world/363675551/
http://indiaempire.com/v1/2009/March/Jay_Gajjar.asp
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-gujaratis-in-canada-to-mark-gujarat-day-1234332
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/whatsapp-group-for-gujaratis-jan-2017-intake-t442656.0.html
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5643947-gujarati-in-toronto-10-neighbourhoods-where-you-re-likely-to-hear-it/


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

People Name General Gujarati
People Name in Country Gujarati
Pronunciation goo-jah-RAH-tee
Alternate Names Bajania; Gujarani; Indo-Pakistani; Karana; Parsi; Shahinshahi; Zarabe; Zardasht; Zarushti
Population this Country 283,000
Population all Countries 3,464,000
Total Countries 29
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 6
People ID 11982
ROP3 Code 103544
ROP25 Code 302844
ROP25 Name Gujarati
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Edmonton   Source:  Global Gates 2021
Country Canada
Region America, North and Caribbean
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Edmonton.   Source:  Global Gates 2021
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
Unknown
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.10 %)
0.90 %
Ethnic Religions
Unknown
Hinduism
70.00 %
Islam
28.10 %
Non-Religious
Unknown
Other / Small
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Primary Language Gujarati (283,000 speakers)
Language Code guj   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Gujarati (283,000 speakers)
Language Code guj   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Gujarati

Primary Language:  Gujarati

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1809-1965)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1820-1985)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1823-2021)
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Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Gujarati Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
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General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Gujarati YouVersion Bibles
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Map Source Bethany World Prayer Center  
Profile Source Global Prayer Digest 
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