Kineenawi in Sudan
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People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Kineenawi |
| Country: | Sudan |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 37,000 |
| World Population: | 37,000 |
| Primary Language: | Arabic, Sudanese |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Ouaddai-Fur |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Kineenawi people speak Sudanese Arabic.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Their elders command much respect. Marriage is important in the Kineenawi culture, and it is usually arranged by the elders. They are deeply committed to their extended families.
Births and weddings call for celebrations; there is always plenty of music and dancing at these events. They have a strong oral tradition of poetry and storytelling.
Traditional, rural Kineenawi men wear long robes and the women wear colorful dresses. Those who live in urban settings usually wear western clothes.
Their staple foods include sorghum, millet and dates. Their evening meals often include stews, vegetables and flatbread. They love to drink tea.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Kineenawi people are Sunni Muslims. They believe in the tenets of Islam and celebrate Muslim holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
What Are Their Needs?
Like all the peoples of Sudan, the Kineenawi people need peace. Their entire country is being destroyed by infighting. Such a situation makes people open to new spiritual ideas, but it also makes it nearly impossible to reach people with the gospel.
Prayer Points
Ask the Lord to send forth laborers into Sudan to share the love of Jesus with the Kineenawi.
Ask the Holy Spirit to send dreams of the risen Christ to Kineenawi family leaders to open the door to the gospel.
Pray that God will open the hearts of Sudan's governmental leaders to the gospel.
Ask the Lord to save key leaders among the Kineenawi who will boldly declare the gospel.