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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 500 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Aravalli district, India, Pakistan | |
| Languages | |
| Kutchi, Sindhi, Gujarati | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Muslim Rajputs, Samma |
The Bayad are a Muslim community found in the state of Gujarat in India.
Present circumstances
The Bayad are an endogamous community, but their some cases of intermarriage with neighbouring Samma communities. There traditional occupation was military services in the princely state of Kutch, with agriculture being their secondary occupation. Most are now small and medium-sized farmers, with the selling of milk being secondary occupation. The community has a caste association, the Bayad Jamat based in the town of Anjar, and its main function is the general welfare of the community. They are Sunni Muslims, and their customs are similar to neighbouring Muslim communities such as the Halaypotra.
References
- ^ People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part One edited by R. B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 150-153