| 词条 | Nekari |
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The Nekari are a Muslim community found in north east India.[1] OriginThe community is traditionally associated with selling fish. According to their traditions, the community gets its name from the word Urdu work nek, which means honest, and kar meaning living, so the Nekari literally means those who make an honest living, There is some evidence to suggest that the community are converts from the Hindu Jele caste. The Nekari are found mainly in the district of 24 Parganas, in particular along the banks of the rivers Ischamati and Raimangal. They speak Bengali and belong to the Sunni sect of Islam.[2] Present circumstancesThe Nekari were the traditional fish mongers of Bengal, and the community remains associated with this occupation. A majority however are now daily wage labourers. They are strictly endogamous, and marry close kin. There customs are similar to other Bengali Muslim communities.[3] See also
References1. ^Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 371-384 {{Indian Muslim}}2. ^Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 371-384 3. ^Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 371-384 3 : Social groups of West Bengal|Muslim communities of India|Fishing communities in India |
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