Saba in Chad

The Saba have only been reported in Chad
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Introduction / History

The word Saba is Arabic for east, which reminds them that their ancestor Dolle came from the east. The Saba trace themselves back to a common father, whose name was Dolle. He came from afar and settled at the foot of the mountain called Takung.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Saba enjoy celebrations and dances. They will often stay up until late in the evening to joyfully jump, sing and dance. These festivities also include a time of singing together.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Although the Saba are surrounded by Muslim groups, they still respect the "margay," the spirits which inhabit the hills, the trees, the dry riverbeds, and the animals. The Saba live their lives very carefully, not desiring to offend or anger the margai. As far as they are concerned, no calamity comes upon any of them by accident. The margai spirits cause them.


What Are Their Needs?

The Saba people need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life he offers them in John 10:10.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to provide an abundant harvest for the Saba people this year as a testimony of his love and power. Pray that the Saba people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings. Pray for workers who are driven by the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit to go to them. Pray for a movement to Christ among them to begin this decade.


Scripture Prayers for the Saba in Chad.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Saba
People Name in Country Saba
Alternate Names
Population this Country 3,700
Population all Countries 3,700
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 14620
ROP3 Code 108482
ROP25 Code 307087
ROP25 Name Saba
Country Chad
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Guéra region: Bahr Signaka department, Melfi subprefecture, northeast of Melfi.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Chad
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Guéra region: Bahr Signaka department, Melfi subprefecture, northeast of Melfi..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.20 %)
0.30 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.70 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Saba (3,700 speakers)
Language Code saa   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Saba (3,700 speakers)
Language Code saa   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Saba

Primary Language:  Saba

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Map Source Joshua Project / Global Mapping International  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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