Takistani in Iran

The Takistani have only been reported in Iran
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction

The Takistani, a subgroup of the Talysh, inhabit the northwestern regions of Iran and part of neighboring Azerbaijan. Their land is one of sharp contrasts, ranging from the high, forested Talysh Mountains to the subtropical coastal land along the Caspian Sea. The style of their houses varies by region. Most Takistani are farmers, though some have become skilled craftsmen. Their primary handicraft materials include silk and felt. Some weave rugs, some work with tin, make shoes, or design jewelry.


Ministry Obstacles

Even with a large population, we know of no Christ followers among the Takistani. Most Christ followers in Iran are urban people who speak Farsi, the national language. They will need to hear the gospel from those outside their group.


Prayer Focus

Pray for God to stir up and empower faithful believers in Iran to take the gospel to the Takistani.
Pray for the Takistani to crave the holiness that comes from Jesus Christ.
Pray that soon there will be Takistani fellowships of Christ-centered believers.


Scripture Prayers for the Takistani in Iran.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Takistani
People Name in Country Takistani
Pronunciation tah-kih-STAH-nee
Alternate Names
Population this Country 411,000
Population all Countries 411,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 8
PeopleID3 15207
ROP3 Code 109743
Country Iran
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 9  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Qazvin Province, Takestan area; possibly in Zanjan and Markazi provinces, Saveh area.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Iran
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 9  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Qazvin Province, Takestan area; possibly in Zanjan and Markazi provinces, Saveh area..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
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 %
Primary Language Takestani (411,000 speakers)
Language Code tks   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Takestani (411,000 speakers)
Language Code tks   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Takestani

Primary Language:  Takestani

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Text / Printed Matter Open Bible Stories Transform Iran
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Adam Jones - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Map Source Bethany World Prayer Center  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.