Pray for the Rahanwyn of Somalia
When Somali immigrants in the USA meet, one of the first things they want to know is, “what tribe are you from?” Clan and tribal associations in Somalia are important, and complex,…
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Pray for the Suluk Sea-Nomads
Sandokan, the “Tiger of Malaysia”, was a legendary pirate in the novels of Emilio Salgari. He was a prince who had lost his kingdom and was fighting as a pirate against…
Pray for the Night of Power
Laylat-al-Qadr, translated as the Night of Power, is one of the most sacred nights in the Islamic calendar. It takes place during the last ten days of Ramadan and marks the…
Pray for the Panthay Muslims of Myanmar
In the old Burmese royal capital of Mandalay alongside the palace, golden pagodas and Buddhist monasteries, there is an unexpected sight worth seeing: an ancient Chinese-style mosque. It was built…
Pray for the Mirpuri people in Britain
The people from Mirpur District in Pakistan have a sea-faring tradition, and this became their first link with the British Empire many decades ago. Then, In the 1960’s, the Mangla Dam was built…