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People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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People Name: | Lohana |
Country: | Pakistan |
10/40 Window: | Yes |
Population: | 86,000 |
World Population: | 744,000 |
Primary Language: | Sindhi |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
Scripture: | Complete Bible |
Ministry Resources: | Yes |
Jesus Film: | Yes |
Audio Recordings: | Yes |
People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
Progress Level: |
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One of the dominant communities of Gujarat, the Lohana migrated from Lohargaadh (now in Pakistan) a few centuries ago. A small number are still in Pakistan.
The community council looks after their welfare; it provides financial assistance to the poor and to deserving students for promoting education.
They are Hindu and worship gods like Shankar and Srinath in addition to their family and clan deities. They engage Brahmin priests to conduct their ritual and religious functions.
The Lohana community has had almost no opportunity to hear of Jesus. There is much that must be communicated to them.
Christian believers must overcome caste boundaries and carry the good news of Jesus to the Lohana community.
There may be no followers of Jesus among the Lohana in Pakistan, so pray that many will soon come to faith.
Pray the Lohana will be sent teachers to help them, as well as resources such as gospel films and recordings.
Pray for discovery Bible studies to spread rapidly to bless Lohana families and communities throughout India and Pakistan.
Pray for the Lohana people to make education a priority for their youth.
Pray the entire community may maintain an adequate standard of living, and that the widow and orphan may have the care they need.