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Sindhi Mandir London hosts session on Sindhi Identity

nasiraijaz June 11, 2025

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An important cultural event titled ‘Sindhi Identity: History, Culture, Spirituality, Enterprise’ will be held on July 20, 2025

London

Holy Mission (Sindhi Mandir) London, serving as Sindhi Community House, has announced holding of an important program titled ‘Sindhi Identity: History, Culture, Spirituality, Enterprise’ on July 20, 2025. The Sindhi Community House is located at NW2 6QD.

Timings: Registration from 11.30am, followed by Brunch at 11.45am. The event will end at 5.45pm.

The Sindhi Community House has invited all the Sindhis to join for an immersive celebration of Sindhi heritage through inspiring talks, interactive sessions, traditional cuisine, and community connections.

“This is an inclusive event for people of all generations, focused on the Sindhi community, but we welcome people from all communities. If you are curious about Sindhi history, culture, spirituality, enterprise and innovation, and the future of the global Sindhi in the 21st Century, this event is for you,” a press release said.

Attendance is free however advance registration is required. “Reserve your place today and be part of this thoughtful and uplifting gathering of minds and community. Traditional Sindhi brunch and refreshments are included,” it said.

Press release said, “We will explore the forces that continue to shape Sindhi identity. Our speakers include leading academics and cultural voices, offering new insights into the lived Sindhi experience across time and geography.us for an immersive celebration of Sindhi heritage through inspiring talks, interactive sessions, traditional cuisine, and community connections.”

Program Highlights

Start off with a delicious Sindhi Brunch (Daal Pakwan) – please arrive promptly by 11.30am for registration before 11.45am brunch!

Welcome and Introduction (Prof. Narender Ramnani, Trustee)

Opening Remarks: An introduction of Sindhi Community House, an overview of the event, and its aims, and an introduction of speakers.

From Indus to Independence – 5000 Years of Sindhi History (Prof. Sarah Ansari, Royal Holloway University of London)

This talk will be an introduction to the history of the people of Sindh. It will present a panoramic view of Sindh’s rich past, from the Indus Valley civilization that flourished about 5000 years ago, through to Independence in 1947. The talk will consider the importance of Sindh and Sindhis from a wider South Asian and global perspective. Across the millennia, Sindh – far from being located on the margins – often lay at the heart of key developments, all the while maintaining its distinct identity and operating as a vibrant meeting place for people, ideas, and even commodities.

Unpacking “Sindhyat”: Diverse Sindhi Heritage that has shaped Modern Hindu Sindhi Identity (Prof. Devendra Kodwani, Open University)

This talk will explore the unique characteristics of Sindhi Hindus, particularly their liberalism, adaptability, and distinct social customs, as noted by Dayaram Gidumal Shahani in 1903. It will examine the factors contributing to their resilience and ability to thrive globally while maintaining their core identity (“Sindhyat”). The talk will also celebrate classical Sindhi Sufi poetry (Shah, Sachal, Sami), discussing its connections to Vedantic philosophy and the influence of various religious traditions including Islam and Sikhism. Finally, it will address how 19th-century reform movements impacted Sindhi identity, and how Sindhi Hindus have preserved their “Sindhyat” despite being displaced from their geographic homeland, maintaining their identity through customs, language, and family ties.

Insights Session: The Sindhi Entrepreneurial Edge — Selling Anything, Anywhere (Prof. Devendra Kodwani, Open University)

Explore the remarkable economic successes of Sindhi Hindus in this insightful session with Professor Devendra Kodwani. Historically driven by ‘Artha’ – the pursuit of economic prosperity, one of the four aims of life in Indian Hindu philosophy – Sindhis have excelled in wealth creation. This presentation will draw upon Dr. Mark Anthony Falzon’s significant work, “The Sindhis: Selling Anything and Anywhere,” to shed light on four distinct traits embedded within Sindhi business culture. Understand what makes them uniquely adept at thriving in diverse markets and creating prosperity wherever they go.

Q&A with speakers after each session

Breakout Session: Exploring Sindhi Identity Today

Every generation thinks about identity in a different way. Participants will engage with each other in smaller generation-specific groups, and a group open to all, to discuss what they’ve learned, share what they understand about Sindhi identity in today’s world, and what they still want to learn about. Those discussions will help Sindhi Community House to understand your views better and shape future plans.

○ Group 1: Young people (up to 30 years)

○ Group 2: Middle Generation (31 – 65)

○ Group 3: Seniors (65+)

○ Group 4: Open Group / Newcomers

Facilitators: Members of Organizing Team

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