Bedar Kashmir (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan


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

Introduction / History

The Bedar people live in the Kashmir Valley, especially in the Pulwama and Shopian districts. Some are on the Indian side of the border while others are in Pakistan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Bedar people are trying to retain their cultural ways amid a potential war zone.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Beder are unusual as Muslims; they blend Sunni and Shia practices. Many of their religious practices have been passed down through the generations through storytelling and folk tales.
One of the Shia practices that they have embraced is commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad. They cling to the Muharram festival with great fervor and solemnity. Their rituals include drumming and chanting.


What Are Their Needs?

Living in Jammu & Kashmir is very difficult for anyone. It is a land that can flare up into a war zone at any time. India and Pakistan have fought over it several times. China has laid claim to part of it as well.


Prayer Points

Pray for many from this unreached people group to understand both God’s judgment and his majestic glory and goodness.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Beder people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that result in thousands of new disciples who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.


Scripture Prayers for the Bedar Kashmir (Muslim traditions) in Pakistan.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Bedar Kashmir (Muslim traditions)
People Name in Country Bedar Kashmir (Muslim traditions)
Pronunciation bay-DAR KAZH-meer
Alternate Names Bawasi; Beda; Berad; Boya; Chhatriya; Mahratta; Pindari; Ramoshi; Sainik; Talwari; Unar; Valmiki; बेदार, (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 2,100
Population all Countries 6,700
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17488
ROP3 Code 112901
ROP25 Code 309228
ROP25 Name Bedar Kashmir
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 1
  Sindh 2,100
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 Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Sindhi (2,000 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Dhatki
60
Primary Language Sindhi (2,000 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Dhatki 60
People Groups Speaking Sindhi

Primary Language:  Sindhi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1825-1981)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1890-1992)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1954)
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Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Sindhi Literacy & Evangelism International
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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