The Bedar people live in the Kashmir Valley, especially in the Pulwama and Shopian districts.
The Bedar people are trying to retain their cultural ways in the midst of a potential war zone.
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 Muhammad. They cling to the Muharram festival with great fervor and solemnity. Their rituals include drumming and chanting.
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 a number of times. China has laid claim to part of it as well.
Pray for many from this unreached people group to understand both God’s judgment and his majestic glory.
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 India.
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 | 4,600 |
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 |
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 | 2 | |||
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 | 2 |
Karnataka 2,700 | |
Maharashtra 1,800 | |
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 %
|
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 (2,300 speakers) | |||
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Urdu (2,300 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kannada 900 | |
Marathi 700 | |
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) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
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. |