Muslims of India

The Nawayats

First Online: May 28, 2010
Date Last Updated: February 17, 2024

The Nawayats (a.k.a Navayats and Nawayaths) are Indian Muslims of Persian descent that live primarily on the Southwestern coast.

K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Navayats: Konkani speaking Muslims
Navayats: Konkani speaking Muslims
Photo Plate showing mosques and people of Bhatkal town

1. A house in Bhatkal with wood work
3. A Navayati elder
5. Typical attire of Navayati men		 2. Arabic school for girls
4. A Nawayat boy
6. 7. 8. Muslim Children at school



 

See Also:

  • The Daldi  Muslim Community

  • Pictures of Madrassah

Muslims of India
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Muslim EldersNavayats: Konkani speaking Muslims

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