People Group Profiles
“All nations will come and worship before you."
- Revelations 15:4
Total Population: 278,989
ROP3 Code: 104056
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI - 68,626
Toronto (Mississauga, Brampton), ON - 29,045
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX - 22,987
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL - 17,491
San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA - 16,591
Click here to recommend other locations where this People Group resides.
The vast majority of Arab, Iraqi people began migrating to North America in the past twenty years due to conflict and war in their homeland. Due to many having refugee status and a lack of helpful aide it is difficult for them to access health care or other public services, even providing school uniforms and books for children is often difficult. Due also to the brutality that has occurred in Iraq over the recent decades there are many people who are traumatized emotionally.
Generally Arab, Iraqis are employed in positions of sales, business, or construction. They are more often than not hard working and very hospitable. They also are generally devout Muslims and are tend to mingle only among themselves. Nevertheless, they are friendly and are even very willing to talk about religious things.
The various people groups from Iraq form one of the largest diasporas in the world. The Iraqi diaspora is not a sudden exodus but one that has grown rapidly through the 20th century as each generation faced some form of radical transition or political conflict.
From 1950 to 1952 Iraq saw a great exodus of roughly 120,000 - 130,000 of its Jewish population under the Israel-led "Operation Ezra and Nehemiah". There were at least two large waves of expatriation of both Christians and Muslims alike. A great number of Iraqis left the country during the regime of Saddam Hussein and large numbers have left during the Second Gulf War and its aftermath. The United Nations estimates that roughly 40% of Iraq's remaining and formerly strong middle-class have fled the country following the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.
Bible.is - Mardini (Mesopotamian) Arabic
Audio and written Bible in Mardini Arabic spoken by Iraqi Arabs.
Global Recordings Network - Mesopotamiam Arabic
Audio Bible stories and resources in Mesopotamian Arabic.
IndigiTube - Baghdadi Arabic
Many gospel video resources in Baghdadi Arabic.
Jesus Film in Baghdadi Arabic
The life of Jesus video in Baghdadi Arabic dialect.
Jesus Film Project - Magdalena in Standard Modern Arabic
JESUS Film adaptation with honor/shame theme. It's a great resource for sharing with women in Standard Modern Arabic dialect.
King of Glory Film - Iraqi Arabic
King of Glory goes through the ancient Scriptures of the prophets as it chronologically and unfolds their story and message in Iraqi Arabic.
The Hope Project
An 80-minute dramatic film overviews the story of God's promises for all people as revealed in the Bible. In Standard Arabic.
Learn more about "Any-3"
Any–3 provides biblical principles and practical steps that have equipped hundreds of Christians to witness confidently and effectively. Over the past decade, thousands of Muslims have been engaged with the gospel.
Learn more about "Learning Paths"
Online Courses for embracing, encountering and engaging diaspora people. Work at your own pace. Begin anytime and complete the course according to your schedule. Interactive, Hands-On Application.
Learn more about "Reaching the Nations"
This book delineates five disciplines Christians should develop in order to effectively reach the nations. More specifically, it will guide Christians to develop an engagement strategy in their locale.
Loving Muslims Small Group Study
This Loving Muslims booklet is a two-week group study that takes a deeper look at Christ’s command to "love our neighbor."
World Religions - Beliefs Overview
An overview of major world religions and cults - their beliefs and practices.
Overview of Islam
Overview of Islam and its sub-groupings. Developed by the North American Mission Board, SBC. Includes generalized witnessing tips.
Prayer Guide for Unreached Peoples
A 30 day guide to pray for unreached people groups.
Prayer Guide using the GOSPELS acronym
A prayer guide that utilizes the acronym GOSPELS to pray for workers among diaspora.
| Country | City | Metro Area Name | State / Prov. | Baseline Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Dearborn | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | MI | 68,626 |
| Canada | Vaughan | Toronto (Mississauga, Brampton) | ON | 29,045 |
| United States | Richardson | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | TX | 22,987 |
| United States | Northbrook | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | IL | 17,491 |
| United States | El Cajon | San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos | CA | 16,591 |
| United States | Jefferson at Steele Indian | Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale | AZ | 12,758 |
| United States | South Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | WA | 7,667 |
| United States | Buffalo | Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls | NY | 7,305 |
| United States | Lanier Heights | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | VA | 7,238 |
| United States | Lincoln | Omaha-Council Bluffs | NE | 7,000 |
| United States | Houston | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land | TX | 6,908 |
| United States | Cedar Park | Austin-Round Rock | TX | 6,161 |
| United States | Atlanta | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | GA | 5,988 |
| United States | LA | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | CA | 5,771 |
| United States | Sunny Side | New York-Newark-Jersey City | NY | 5,520 |
| United States | San Antonio | San Antonio-New Braunfels | TX | 5,180 |
| United States | Downtown | Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville | CA | 5,173 |
| United States | Wedgewood-Houston | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | TN | 4,694 |
| Canada | Windsor | Windsor (Lakeshore) | ON | 4,645 |
| Canada | Montréal | Montreal (Laval) | QC | 4,150 |
| Canada | Ottawa | Ottawa–Gatineau | ON | 3,910 |
| United States | Riverside | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | CA | 3,719 |
| United States | Westside Neighborhood | Lansing-East Lansing | MI | 3,625 |
| United States | Dudley square | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy | MA | 3,505 |
| United States | Louisville | Louisville/Jefferson County | KY | 3,295 |
| United States | Worcester | Worcester | MA | 2,623 |
| United States | Avalon | San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward | CA | 2,537 |
| United States | Santa Clara | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | CA | 2,465 |
| United States | Aurora | Denver-Aurora-Lakewood | CO | 2,356 |
| United States | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City | UT | 2,239 |
