Eid Reflection: Muslim Marginalization in Guyana
Islam reached the shores of Guyana during slavery when Muslim slaves from West Africa were shipped to work on the plantations and after the abolition…
India
Young Muslims leading quiet revolution in India
It is a critical moment for Indian Muslims in many ways, not least because of the forthcoming general elections, the outcome of which could have…
Patel reflects on Barbados
Published in the Nation News here “The publication and launch of the book “Bengal to Barbados” authored by Sabir Nakhuda has sparked widespread interest into…
BARBADOS BOOK PUBLISHED: BENGAL TO BARBADOS
First published in Barbados Today here The East Indian community is a staple within the Barbados society. They have contributed to Barbados in a host…
1946: Muslims Here Celebrated Hundredth Eid
This article is extracted from a 1946 Eid-ul-Fitr brochure. It is written in a manner representative of the contemporary reflection and knowledge of the author. …
Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr in Barbados
Several Caribbean countries unable to sight the new moon on Saturday 18th August due to cloudy conditions over most of the region took the confirmed…
FORMER MINISTER KAMAL GIVEN CARICOM’S HIGHEST AWARD
St. Lucia: Former Trinidad Government Minister and CARICOM Ambassador Kamaluddin Mohammed was awarded the CARICOM’s highest award, the Order of Caribbean Community (OCC), during the…
Origin of Muslims in India
We have one of the oldest and India’s first masjid called the Cheraman Jama Masjid exists at Kodungaloor in Kerala. As inscribed on the masjid’s…
The lost diary of Queen Victoria’s final companion – Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim’s writings, hidden by his family until now, throw new light on a close and controversial relationship, says Ben Leach. ‘I am so very…
Memorial plaque in honour of Indian indentured labourers unveiled at Kolkata Port
A memorial plaque in honour of Indian indentured labourers was unveiled on January 11, 2011 at Kidderpore Dock, Kolkata Port by Union Minister for Overseas…