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Khairat Kita. A History of Malay/Muslim Mutual Aid in Singapore
1. Aufl.
14,99 € |
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Verlag: | Ethos Books |
Format: | EPUB |
Veröffentl.: | 09.01.2023 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9789811851773 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 108 |
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Beschreibungen
<p>A collection of interviews, photographs, essays and personal reflections, Khairat Kita is a project documenting the last few remaining Malay/Muslim Mutual Benefit Organisations (MMBOs) providing aid and charity to their deceased members' families. Known as badan khairat kematian, they are volunteer, community-led initiatives based on a centuries-old tradition of mutual aid. <br/><br/>Khairat kematian organisations are social anchors in the community and custodians of intangible cultural heritage in Singapore’s Malay/Muslim community. <br/><br/>With around 20 such organisations left, declining membership and ageing committee members, the future looks uncertain for these MMBOs.</p>