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Culture of melapalayam similar to malabar coast
Muslims.The dressing style of elder one's are similar to malabar style,foods like Neisoru(ghee rice),biriyani also from kerala style and mixture of Tamil .Celebrates kanthiri(some Tamil Muslim festival) just like other Tamil Muslims. Most of them are
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Melapalayam is a Muslim majority town.Back in 14th century, 7 families(40 members) of Arab traders or 40 families of Arab traders were came to the Kollam (kerala) port. They were decided to go
Kayalpattinam (another Muslim village). On their way, they found the mesmerizing Thamirabarani river and
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Sadakkathullah Appa was actually born in
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industry became a significant part of the economy. Most women in the area are employed by Beedi
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paddy fields. They decided to stay there and preach Islam. Marrying local people of the place and converting lots of natives. That is how the
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in the neighborhood, many containing cemeteries. Major mosques are located at the ends of streets. The majority of mosques are 'Waqf' registered and are administrated by local residents, usually residents of the particular
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Besides the cattle market, fish and vegetable markets are also available in Melapalayam Bazaar.(உழவர் சந்தை) Uzhavar Santhai (Direct Selling Point of Farmers) is located opposite to Melapalayam Municipal Office.
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