Berber, Awjilah in Libya
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Map Source:
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| People Name: | Berber, Awjilah |
| Country: | Libya |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 2,700 |
| World Population: | 2,700 |
| Primary Language: | Awjilah |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Unspecified |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Berber-Saharan |
| Affinity Bloc: | Arab World |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
Awjila is an oasis town in the Al Wahat District in the Cyrenaica region of northeastern Libya, on the east-west caravan route between Egypt and Tripoli. This oasis is mentioned by Herodotus (c. 484 – 425 BC). They speak their own language, Awjilah.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Awijilah people cultivate small gardens using water from deep wells, and the dates they raise are well known for their high quality. Others work in the oil industry. The people are shifting from the Awjilah language to Arabic.
What Are Their Beliefs?
From the Arab conquest in the 7th century, Islam has played an important role in the Awijilah community. The Great Mosque of Atiq is the oldest masjed (mosque) in the Sahara Desert with a unique style of architecture.
What Are Their Needs?
Like all other peoples in Libya, the Awijilah community needs protection. Warfare often brings the dangerous to remote areas.
Prayer Points
Pray for the physical needs to be met for the Awijilah people.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead Awijilah families to lovingly submit to the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out loving workers to the Awijilah people.
Pray for Awijilah disciples to make more disciples who will make even more disciples.