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 ...

‘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.

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 ...