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Kholvad is a well known village in Gujarat, India located on the banks of the Tapi River, just east of the city of Surat. The village has Muslim and Hindu residents living in harmony and has never experienced any communal tension or riot in its history. It has a unique and rich history.

The people from this town have been migrating abroad since the late 1800s. Kholvadians first started to emigrate to South Africa in late 1800s. Later they migrated to the island of Reunion. In the 50's Khovadians migrated to England and in late sixties to Canada. There are Kholvadian organizations in all of these countries and they remain connected to each other and to their home village. Overseas migrants from Kholvad have been instrumental in giving it a rich history and ensuring a better life for its residents. Kholvadians in all four countries are bound by their common heritage, special dialect and remain proud of their ancestral roots. The village of Kholvad possessed its own electrical generators and running water long before other villages and towns in the vicinity could afford these luxuries.

Kholvadians fought for the independence of India. Similarly, Kholvadians were prominent in the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa by marching alongside Mahatma Gandhi and long after that with Nelson Mandela until the end of apartheid. One famous Kholvadian was the late Dr. Yusuf Dadoo who is still celebrated as a champion of human rights in South Africa. There were many more Kholvadians who helped in the struggle against apartheid and some gave their lives to the cause, including Babla Saloojee and Ahmed Timol. More recently, the Pahad brothers, Essoup and Aziz, served in the second cabinet of the democratic government, under the leadership of Thabo Mbeki.

The overseas-based Kholvadian organizations continue to help the village and its people whenever the need arises. They assist with supporting schools, water distribution, the madressa and other charitable work. There will be more posted here in the future.

Here are the links to websites of Kholvad organizations in Kholvad and abroad Kholvad India: http://maikholvad.com/ Kholvad South Africa: http://www.kholvad.org.za/ Kholvad Canada: http://www.kholvad.com Kholvad Reunion: http://kholvad-reunion.com/ Kholvad UK: http://www.kholvadhouse.co.uk/

You can visit above websites and get more information and see pictures, view videos, read current news about Kholvadians, Cricket news of Kholvad cricket club in Canada.