Budug in Azerbaijan
Photo Source:
Adam Jones - Flickr
Creative Commons
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Map Source:
NCRP
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| People Name: | Budug |
| Country: | Azerbaijan |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 2,100 |
| World Population: | 2,100 |
| Primary Language: | Budukh |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 4.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 3.49 % |
| Scripture: | Unspecified |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Caucasus |
| Affinity Bloc: | Eurasian Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
Budug (Budukh) live in Azerbaijan. The Budukhic language belongs to the Lezgin subgroup of the Caucasian (Dagestan) languages. The written language and literature are based upon the Azerbaijan language. Budug is a dying language.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The main occupations of the Budug are farming and cattle production. They grow grains, especially barley and rye. Others are traders.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Budug are Sunni Muslims. However, there are some vibrant Christians among them who can be Christ bearers to their Muslim neighbors.
What Are Their Needs?
The Budug people need the chance to hear and respond to the life-changing gospel.
Prayer Points
Pray that the Holy Spirit would prepare the hearts of these people for the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pray for God to motivate Russian, Georgian and Armenian Christians to become involved in prayer for the people of Dagestan, and in evangelism among them.
Pray for Budug Christians to evangelize and disciple Muslims in Azerbaijan.