Mamasani in Iran
Photo Source:
Shadegan - Wikimedia
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Map Source:
Location: Web research. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Mamasani |
| Country: | Iran |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 139,000 |
| World Population: | 139,000 |
| Primary Language: | Luri, Southern |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Luri-Bakhtiari |
| Affinity Bloc: | Persian-Median |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Mamasani are a subgroup of the Luri of Iran. They have been nomads for hundreds of years. Most of the Mamasani live in western Iran.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They are mainly nomads who migrate to find enough water and food for their livestock. Others work as rug weavers.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Mamasani are entirely Muslim.
What Are Their Needs?
There is no one to tell them that their eternal destiny is determined by their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Prayer Points
Pray for Farsi speaking Christ followers to take the eternal gospel to the Mamasani.
Pray for the development of gospel-related stories and skits in their language.
Pray for disciples to focus on the Mamasani and for prayer warriors to intercede on their behalf.
Pray for Mamasani elders to have dreams of the risen Christ.
Text Source:
Joshua Project
Full Joshua Project profile at: www.joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18382/IR