South Asian, general in Spain
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| People Name: | South Asian, general |
| Country: | Spain |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 128,000 |
| World Population: | 12,178,700 |
| Primary Language: | Urdu |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 5.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
There is an increase in South Asian migrants to Spain like in other European countries. It is low in comparison to other countries of the Mediterranean. The South Asians (Indians) in Spain are one of the smaller Indian peoples. Most Indians came to Spain from Africa while some migrated from India, Japan and Southeast Asia. They speak Hindi, Sindhi, Punjabi, Spanish and English.
After World War Two, Sindhi traders and shop owners did well in Las Palmas, the Canary Islands and Tenerife because of restrictions on Spain. They traded with North Africa from Las Palmas.
The next movement of Indians going to Spain was from Equatorial Guinea which was a Spanish colony in Africa. When importing became freer in the 1980s, business activity moved to Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Indians in Spain are hardworking, peaceful and do not get involved in politics. They have mixed well with others in Spain. There are a lot of Indian restaurants in Majorca. Many Indians living in Majorca own businesses.
Most of the Indians are Sindhis and Sikhs. They celebrate several religious festivals. They have temples in the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Valencia.
There are many Hindu and Indian organizations in Spain. Some Spaniards have converted to Hinduism. There is a Hindu temple in Valencia and Krishna temples in Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, and Tenerife. In Barcelona there is a Krishna restaurant.
What Are Their Beliefs?
These South Asians can be Hindu, Sikh or Muslim. There is also a sizable Christian minority among these South Asians.
What Are Their Needs?
Like all other peoples of the world, this people group needs the blessings and guidance that only Jesus Christ can offer.
Prayer Points
Pray for workers to go to the South Asians in Spain, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their Savior.
Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.
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.