For centuries the Ghosi people have been selling milk. This brings more status to those in Hindu communities than it does for those who are Muslim. Most Muslims among them are in India, but others live in Pakistan.
The Ghosi people sell milk. They make their way to nearby homes and sell milk to neighbors. Some take a long trek to town as for their milk business.
Formerly thought to have been Hindu, they are now Muslim. There are tracts, a fully translated Bible, and many other resources for hearing of the one who loves them and died and rose again for them. But they do not hear. There are spiritual obstacles that keep them away from the only savior.
Muslim Ghosi people need the chance to hear and respond to the one who came to pay for their sins and offer life to the full.
Pray that prayer warriors will be raised up who will faithfully intercede for Ghosi hearts to be softened to Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give Ghosi leaders hearts that are willing to respond to the loving call of the only savior.
Pray that Christ's followers will be called to tell the story about Jesus to Ghosi communities in a culturally relevant way, simple and appealing.
Scripture Prayers for the Ghosi (Muslim traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ghosi (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Ghosi (Muslim traditions) |
Alternate Names | Gaddi Ghosi; Gujar Ghosi; घोसी (मुस्लिम ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 209,000 |
Population all Countries | 240,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 4 |
People ID | 17543 |
ROP3 Code | 112965 |
ROP25 Code | 302683 |
ROP25 Name | Ghosi |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Muslim - other |
People Group | Ghosi (Muslim traditions) |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Muslim - other |
People Group | Ghosi (Muslim traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 11 |
Gujjar 100 | |
Chopar 0 | |
Gaddi 0 | |
Lala 0 | |
Lihar 0 | |
Padhan 0 | |
Bun 0 | |
Chauhan 0 | |
Chikariga 0 | |
Dogar 0 |
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 | 8 | |||||||||
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 | 8 |
Uttar Pradesh 196,000 | |
Uttarakhand 5,800 | |
Madhya Pradesh 4,300 | |
Delhi 1,500 | |
Rajasthan 900 | |
Haryana 400 | |
Punjab 200 | |
Chandigarh 10 | |
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 (167,000 speakers) | |||||||||
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
Total Languages | 9 | |||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Urdu (167,000 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 9 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bhojpuri 6,100 | |
Awadhi 1,200 | |
Garhwali 600 | |
Marwari 400 | |
Punjabi, Eastern 100 | |
Bundeli 100 | |
Malvi 100 | |
Dhundari 70 | |
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) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |