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The Rich History of Bhadala Jamaat Muslim Community
The Bhadala Jamaat is a Muslim community with deep-rooted ties to maritime trade and seafaring. Originating from the Sindh region of Pakistan and the Kutch and Saurashtra regions of Gujarat, India, the Bhadalas have a longstanding history of migration and settlement along the East African coast, significantly influencing the region’s economic and social landscapes.
This 4 ladies were founder of niaz at our primises, Muslim Bhadalla Hall, standing from left, jenabai Bhopal, mariambai mohka, sitting from left halima Bai juneja, Fatma Bai gohil, they had very difficult time bringing functions in force, some illiterate were telling them you ladies a begging, yet they just ignored, Halima Bai juneja.
Two plays were held shan e islam & Naiki ki tawir 1 at regal cinema and 2 at majestic cinema in early 40s, after those plays jamaat purchased hall at peigot place Mombasa before jamaat office was at Dhobini the building still stands.
Open of ground floor shops early 70s
Osman Juneja’s committee early 90’s
Chairman Ahmed Mia’s committee mid 70s
Esmail sodha in center white coat was chairman in 1954, very first registration of jamaat.
Only 3 British all other bhadalla they rule lake Victoria Kisumu
