Indians spread begging culture in the Middle East

[Icewolf]

CHENNAI: It's more than a fortnight since the month of Ramzan began and a regular stream of Indians has been heading to the Gulf countries, literally with begging bowls in hand. Reason: This is the time when alms (zakat) are given generously.

The huge money that can be made is a powerful magnet. Each beggar makes nearly Rs 6 lakh in the 30-day period, while the 'take' on Fridays can be as much as Rs 5,000, say officials.



Mohammad Amjad, 41, of Bihar, now in the UAE, said he made Rs 13,000 in the first two days of the holy month. The money is sent home through 'hawala' operators as people on visit visas cannot hold bank accounts.

A fortnight before Ramzan begins, says an emigration official, word is spread that agents are looking for people to travel to the Gulf. The amount charged varies from Rs 75, 000 in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to a little more than Rs 1 lakh in Tamil Nadu.

In Tamil Nadu, especially in places such as Rameswaram, Kilakarai, Kumbakonam, Chidambaram and Vellore, agents arrange 'packages', including air tickets, visas and accommodation, for around Rs 1.25 lakh.

The fact that begging is illegal all over the Gulf and those caught face hefty fines and jail terms has not acted as a deterrent. About 57 Indian beggars have been arrested in Saudi Arabia and 29, including many women, picked up in Dubai since July 10 when Ramzan began. All of them entered the UAE on visit visas.

As many as 20 police patrols have been deployed in Dubai as part of the annual anti-begging campaign. Similar arrangements have been rolled out in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. In 2012, nearly 650 beggars were arrested in Dubai, one-third of them during Ramzan. Bahrain, Muscat and Qatar are preferred 'destinations' during Ramzan.

Indians head to Gulf in 'begging' season - Times Of India

 

[Cherokee]

Jul 27, 2013 . You woke up pretty soon .

Here's A recent news Dh90,500 found on man who confessed to Ramadan begging in Dubai | The National

Also We Indians Like to Introspect so you will find such Issues in Indian Newspapers not Pakistani ones .

 

[Icewolf]

Jul 27, 2013 . You woke up pretty soon .

Here's A recent news Dh90,500 found on man who confessed to Ramadan begging in Dubai | The National

Also We Indians Like to Introspect so you will find such Issues in Indian Newspapers not Pakistani ones .

Still going on...

If not Ramzan begging then EID begging or Hajj begging... Something is up with these idnians

 

[onionkiller]

@Aeronaut, @Zakii @WebMaster. sir title change is not allowed in pdf. plz change title or delete thread. thanks in advance.

 

[Spring Onion]

Jul 27, 2013 . You woke up pretty soon .

Here's A recent news Dh90,500 found on man who confessed to Ramadan begging in Dubai | The National

Also We Indians Like to Introspect so you will find such Issues in Indian Newspapers not Pakistani ones .

There is NOTHING to investigate . Those who visit ME/Gulf knows there are number of such business sees subcontinenties in large numbers

 

[onionkiller]

@Icewolf. indians are not spreading begging culture, bcoz indian culture believe to give daan (help to poors by giving money and food.). this news about gulf begging season. go and take your medicine. your title change has kill the soul of article.

 

[Spring Onion]

@Icewolf. indians are not spreading begging culture, bcoz indian culture believe to give daan (help to poors by giving money and food.). this news about gulf begging season. go and take your medicine. your title change has kill the soul of article.

please check and confirm then claim.

Begging is a big business both in India and Pakistan.

 

[Cherokee]

Still going on...

If not Ramzan begging then EID begging or Hajj begging... Something is up with these idnians

Stupidity of your kind is rare in this multiverse . Were you born like this or developed in later in your life ?? .

Your dialogue does not substantiate the article .

There is NOTHING to investigate . Those who visit ME/Gulf knows there are number of such business sees subcontinenties in large numbers

I completely agree .

@Icewolf. indians are not spreading begging culture, bcoz indian culture believe to give daan (help to poors by giving money and food.). this news about gulf begging season. go and take your medicine. your title change has kill the soul of article.

There are lot of Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi beggars in M.E.

 

[Gautam]

Though that doesn't stop Pakistanis posing as Indians to get jobs and avoid discrimination. Wow.

 

[freshmint]

these are Indian Muslims. they feel very offended by such titles bestowed upon them by their Muslim brothers in Pakistan. Hence many Indian Muslims see no reason that they should remain within the folds of Islam.

The same goes for many dark skinned Muslims around the world including Pakistan.

 

[Spring Onion]

these are Indian Muslims. they feel very offended by such titles bestowed upon them by their Muslim brothers in Pakistan. Hence many Indian Muslims see no reason that they should remain within the folds of Islam.

The same goes for many dark skinned Muslims around the world including Pakistan.

We dint bestowed the title on them. ITS You Indians, their own countrymen who's attitude towards them pushed them to adopt the title.

As far as dark skinned Muslims well when they enter Islamic faith the difference of creed, color and race ends there.

 

[malgudi]

As far as dark skinned Muslims well when they enter Islamic faith the difference of creed, color and race ends there.

Islamic Pakistan got split into two primarily because of differences in people with different creed colour and race!

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

I bet beggars in Hong Kong make loads of money. I always donate money when I see one, and there are just so many people with a very high average income all over the place.

 

[punjabiboy]

international beggar

 

[Spring Onion]

Islamic Pakistan got split into two primarily because of differences in people with different creed colour and race!

It wasn't the reason. Power wrangling was the reason.

Still Bangladesh is an Islamic Country with majority Muslims though Indian paid nuts are trying hard to demolish Islamic identity of Bangladesh but they failed to do .