Series 44 -Momna of Kutch -Bombay Presidency Gazetter 1880

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Muslims perform Hindu ceremonies

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In line with Taqiyya, Shias hide their identity

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Momnas are originally Hindus converted by Imam Shah to Musalman faith

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Most Mumnas are poor

Shia Muslims in faith, but their names, habits, feelings and general mode of thought being Hindu.

Momnas observe "Janmasthami" & "Diwali" holidays Headquarters is at Manakuva Head Man or "FpQ°^h" had sweeping powers

Marriage ceremonies were first performed by Brahman and later by Syed. They bury (not cremate) their dead. They have khanas of prayers

Children are not sent to schools

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Hindu Dasavatar book was corrupted to include Ali as 10th avatar.

Reasons why Khoja (and hence Pirana Satpanth) religion is much like the Hindu religion.

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