Khairat Kita. A History of Malay/Muslim Mutual Aid in Singapore
Author | : Fauzy Ismail |
Publisher | : Ethos Books |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2023-01-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789811851773 |
ISBN-13 | : 9811851778 |
Rating | : 4/5 (778 Downloads) |
Download or read book Khairat Kita. A History of Malay/Muslim Mutual Aid in Singapore written by Fauzy Ismail and published by Ethos Books. This book was released on 2023-01-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Khairat kematian organisations are social anchors in the community and custodians of intangible cultural heritage in Singapore’s Malay/Muslim community. With around 20 such organisations left, declining membership and ageing committee members, the future looks uncertain for these MMBOs.