Ma'din

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Ma'din Islamic Academy, or Ma'dinu Ssaquafathil Islamiyya, is a charitable institution based in Melmuri, Malappuram, Kerala, India. It operates various facilities such as an orphanage, schools, colleges, and a technical centre. As a Sunni educational institute it is not recognised by the Kerala government.[1]

Ma'din organises an annual prayer meeting which is thought to be largest in Ramadan outside Mecca and Medina,[2] with up to 400,000 people attending.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Sunni faction to help those who backed Samastha", The Hindu, 2005-09-02. Retrieved on 2008-04-04. 
  2. ^ "Thousands seek blessings", newindpress.com, New Indian Express Group, 2007-10-09. Retrieved on 2008-04-04. 
  3. ^ "Four lakh people take part in prayers at Swalat Nagar", The Hindu, 2005-11-01. Retrieved on 2008-04-04. 

[edit] External links

Official site

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