Quick Facts

• Population Size:  2500
• Concentrated Areas: Fairfax, Leesburg
• Primary Branch of Islam: Sunni
• Primary Country of Origin: Syria
• Primary language:  Arabic (Levantine dialect)

Overview

Syria has been engulfed in civil war and conflict for over a decade, forcing many Syrians to flee their homes, seeking refuge in other parts of the country or in nearby countries.  Some Syrians were able to make it to the the US including the DC area.  Many are still dealing with the trauma that they faced, some still trying to support and help family who were unable to escape and are still in Syria.  

The recent earthquakes brought Syria and Turkey to the forefront again as aid ministries struggled to get help to those in need.  This adds a layer of struggle, grief, and pain to those in the area who have family in the affected areas but are unable to help.  As Syrians in the DC area continue to work to rebuild their lives in a new country, they are still searching for hope, peace, and healing. 

Prayer Points

1.  Pray that the Prince of Peace will appear to Syrians in Syria and in the DC area and reveal the truth about who he is and the peace that is available only through Him.  Pray for dreams and visions to draw Syrians to Jesus.
2. Pray for Christians to engage Syrians in the area and show them the love of Jesus. 
3. Pray that God would raise up Syrian believers from a Muslim background to take the good news and hope of the Gospel to their people both in the DC area and around the world.

Today’s Prayer Video

Follow the link below to PrayerCast’s page on Syria for a prayer video and more information about the Turkish people. As you watch the prayer video, pray that God will reveal himself to the Turks living in the DC area.