Zikrism

Zikrism (also Zikriyya) is a Mahdist minority Muslim group or sect found primarily in the Balochistan region of western Pakistan. Like Shia and Sunni Muslims, Zikri revere the Quran, unlike them they follow different prayer practices and believe the Mahdi (the messiah figure and Final Leader in Islamic eschatology who is believed to appear at the end of times to rid the world of evil and injustice) has already come. The name Zikri comes from the Arabic word Dhikr.

They have been victim of sectarian attacks since before the founding of Pakistan and recent attacks and insecurity have led to migration by some from Balochistan to Pakistan's cities.

Their population is estimated to be between 500,000 to 800,000 individuals.