Waza in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

The caste system, which affects both Hindu and Muslim communities in India, cooks are often trusted and appreciated by others. The Muslim Waza people are a good example of this.


Where Are they Located?

The Muslim Waza people live in Jammu and Kashmir, India's far northern state.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Waza name means "cook." That is what they do; they are expert chefs, and they are hired by both Hindu and Muslim communities to cook for big occasions. Because they provide an essential service to both Hindus and Muslims, they have good relations in both communities.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Waza people are Sunni Muslims.


What Are Their Needs?

The Wazas have definitely found their niche in society, but they have not yet heard about the one who came to elevate them to an exalted status as beloved children of God and members of His kingdom.


Prayer Points

Pray for a Holy Spirit infiltration into Waza communities so that they can experience God's love and His tender guidance.
May they use their God-given talent as cooks to glorify the king of Kings.
Pray for a movement of Waza households to study the Bible and accept the blessings of Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Waza in India.


References

(J&K book, pp 697-703)
https://pakobserver.net/kashmir-never-remained-part-india-waza/


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Waza
People Name in Country Waza
Pronunciation VAH-zah
Alternate Names Wazwan; वज़ा
Population this Country 1,800
Population all Countries 1,800
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 18331
ROP3 Code 113881
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)
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 1
  Jammu and Kashmir 1,800
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Kashmiri (1,500 speakers)
Language Code kas   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Urdu
40
Primary Language Kashmiri (1,500 speakers)
Language Code kas   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Urdu 40
People Groups Speaking Kashmiri
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Kandukuru Nagarjun - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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