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December 9 / Darzi

Description: The Darzi are a large community in the state of Maharasthra whose traditional occupation was taloiring. The name Darzi is believed to come from the Persian word for "seam". In Northern India the Darzi converted to Islam, and in Southern India they are predominately Hindu.

Prayer Points:
• There are many sub-groups among the Darzi including the priestly Baman clan who function as sacred-specialists for the community. Pray for these spiritual leaders that they might encounter the saving power of Jesus and lead their people out of darkness.
• The Darzi are primarily an urban caste and as tailors they have relationships with most of Hindu society. Pray that God might use this access to spread the gospel among their clients as the Darzi begin to enter the Kingdom.
• The Darzi do not send their girls to school. Pray for specialized, Christ-centered educational ministry to Darzi women who can train their daughters and lead their families to Jesus.

A Prayer: Heavenly Father, may your truth and love expressed in your Son Jesus be embraced by every Darzi community. May they find in Him the hope and salvation their hearts are seeking.

Every year 48,000 Darzi die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.