Saraiki people
| File:Saraiki children.JPG Saraiki children | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 20 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Pakistan | 20,000,000 |
| Languages | |
| Saraiki | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Sunni Islam Minority Hinduism, Christianity and Sikhism | |
The Saraikis (Saraiki: سرائیکی قوم), also known as Multanis,[1] are an ethnolinguistic group in central and southeastern Pakistan, primarily southern Punjab. Their language is Saraiki.[2] Saraiki people did not see themselves as a distinct ethnic group until the 1960s.[3] An Islamic identity formed the basis of the majority community's group consciousness for centuries prior to the establishment of Pakistan.[3]
The Saraiki people follow many religions, though most are predominantly followers of Islam. A small minority of Saraikis follow Christianity, Sikhism and Hinduism. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947,[4] some of the minority Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India.
See also
References
- ^ Bhatia, Tej K.; Ritchie, William C. (2008-04-15). The Handbook of Bilingualism. John Wiley & Sons. p. 803. ISBN 9780470756744.
- ^ Minahan, James. Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. p. 283. ISBN 9781598846591.
- ^ a b Minahan, James (2012). Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781598846591.
- ^ Aslam Rasoolpuri, Siraiki Qumi Sawal https://www.scribd.com/Rasoolpuri/documents
External links
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