SIgnboards with the ‘Al’ prefix are the second indicator that you are in Mappila (Kerala Muslim) country, the first, of course, being a sartorial style that you cannot miss. This is Malappuram ...

In Kerala’s culturally diverse landscape, Mappilappattu—the traditional folk music of the Muslim community—has long served as a powerful means of expression and a cornerstone of community identity for ...

The Muslim folklore songs are usually written in a specific Arabi-Malayalam script and sing praises of Islamic personalities or notable incidents in the history of Islam. During Ramadan, as night ...

‘Manavaalan Thug’, from ‘Thallumaala’, had people grooving to the colloquial slang of Malabar. Initially, the lyrics piqued my curiosity. Then, people of all ages were seen tuning in to the rhythm.

During Ramadan, as night falls, Karama's Sheikh Hamdan Colony wears an air of festivity. Bright lights decorate the area as strains of Mappila songs ring through the air. Rows of street food counters ...