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The Islam in Malabar, its cultural richness and heritage, is indebted to Kayalpattinam in many ways: including Ponnani Makhdooms, Mattanchery Nainas and Calicut Kunjalis. MUHAMMED NOUSHAD documents the historic overlaps between the people of Ma’bar and Malabar in Sufi lineages, scholarly exchanges and...

The Islam in Malabar, its cultural richness and heritage, is indebted to Kayalpattinam in many ways: including Ponnani Makhdooms, Mattanchery Nainas and Calicut Kunjalis. MUHAMMED NOUSHAD documents the historic overlaps between the people of Ma’bar and Malabar in sufi lineages, scholarly exchanges and...

An eco-friendly heritage handicrafts shop with a focus on community empowerment is Abati. Kayalpattinam’s heritage and culture are preserved here in the form of beautiful artefacts. Read the full article by MUHAMMED NOUSHAD https://www.thesite.in/another-keralite-granted-golden-visa-moideen-haji-becomes-the-most-passport-stamped-in-uae

An eco-friendly heritage handicrafts shop with a focus on community empowerment is Abati. Kayalpattinam’s heritage and culture are preserved here in the form of beautiful artifacts.

A pro bono local news portal has been the centre of many civil movements in Kayalpattinam, inspiring the town in uniting NRIs towards constructive activism, fighting corruption in the Municipality, crusading against a toxic chemical company and a lot more.

kayalpatnam.com, a fascinating community media with a track record of inspiring initiatives for the town. To be precise, the prototype of the website, ‘Kayal on the Web’, a platform offered by a free server, had already been there since 1997.

Kayalpattinam’s cultural distinction includes matrilocal practices, wedding ceremonies, cosmopolitan culinary influences, women-only Thaikas, Mudukk and popular entertainments. MUHAMMED NOUSHAD looks into the cultural practices of this town for thesite.in To read the full story, please visit https://thesite.in/matrilocality-mudukku-and-maasi-kayals-distinct-cultural-saga

Kayalpattinam’s cultural distinction includes matrilocal practices, wedding ceremonies, cosmopolitan culinary influences, women-only Thaikas, Mudukk and popular entertainments.

Kayalpattinam’s cultural distinction includes matrilocal practices, wedding ceremonies, cosmopolitan culinary influences, women-only Thaikas, Mudukk and popular entertainments. MUHAMMED NOUSHAD looks into the cultural practices of the town for thesite.in.

Syed Haleema Thamanna, a young entrepreneur from Kayalpattinam with a long line of trade under her sleeves is building the first mall in town, under her own firm ‘Meefa Group’. In the Kayal business circles. Thamanna is known for conducting the first trade expo in February 2021.

From ancient times to the present day, horses, pearls and gemstones marked the thriving economy of Kayalpattinam, though the gem market today paints a sorry shadow of its glorious past.

Kayal port was a transoceanic trade hub for several centuries. When Marco Polo termed Kayal "a great and noble city," Ptolemy called it "an emporium of the pearl trade." Though the coast witnessed colonial conquests and conflicts, Kayal was always a transoceanic trade hub and the legacy of it is carried...

Sufis, Sultans, Scholars, traders and invaders: Kayalpattinam has invited all sorts of people and civilizations to its erstwhile bustling seaport. MUHAMMED NOUSHAD visits the historic town and meets its people to narrate its fascinating tale of the past and the present.

Kayalpattinam has invited all sorts of people and civilizations to its erstwhile bustling seaport. MUHAMMED NOUSHAD visits the historic town and meets its people to narrate its fascinating tale of the past and the present.