Takistani in Iran
Photo Source:
Adam Jones - Flickr
Creative Commons
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Map Source:
Location: Ethnologue / Web research. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Takistani |
| Country: | Iran |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 423,000 |
| World Population: | 423,000 |
| Primary Language: | Takestani |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Unspecified |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Talysh |
| Affinity Bloc: | Persian-Median |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
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.
What Are Their Lives Like?
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.
What Are Their Beliefs?
As far as we know, all Takistanis are Muslim.
What Are Their Needs?
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 Points
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.