Malabar Muslims

Indian author (1908–1994)

muslim community

conflict in India in 1921–1922

Indian activist

Indian association footballer

title given to the Muslim naval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut

Indian freedom fighter

Oppana is a popular form of social entertainment among the Mappila (Kerala Muslims) community of Kerala, South India, prevalent throughout Kerala, especially in Malabar. The term Oppana is believed to be originated from the Arabic word "Affna". Oppana is traditionally used in various important cultural ceremonies, and in particular, is a component of all Mappila weddings. In Kerala, this art form has been revived with much popularity on the performing stages of the Youth Festivals of the student community. thumb|Oppana performed at a college arts fest|326x326pxOppana is generally presented by

mosque in India

language spoken in Kerala, Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu of India

neighborhood in Kozhikode

thumb|360px|Beginning of Kolkali by the Hindus of Malabar. This distinct and complex art includes styles like 'Vandhanakali,' 'Vattakol,' 'Thettikol,' 'Thaduthukali,' and 'Irunnukali.' Due to political reasons, it is not included in the [[Kerala School Kalolsavam.]] thumb|Performers of kolkali in Thrissur, [[Kerala.]] Kolkali is a folk art performed in Malabar region of Kerala, India. The dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps. The circle expands and contracts as the dance progress. The accompanying music gradually rises in pitch and the

alt=Duffmuttu Artists from Kerala|thumb|Duffmuttu Artists from Kerala Duffmuttu (also: Dubhmuttu) is an art form prevalent in the Malabar region of the states of Kerala and Karnataka in south India. It derives its name from the duff, a percussion instrument made of wood and ox skin. The word duff is of Arabic origin and is also called a thappitta.

Yemeni ‎Islamic missionary and political activist