The Ismailis of Tanga
They lived mostly in Usagara-Bombo and Ngamiani, with about 10% in Town, Chumbageni and Raz Kazone. 5% lived in nearby villages like Pongwe, Muheza, Korogwe, etc.
Roughly half of the families earned their living from their own businesses, the other half from service i.e. holding jobs in various sectors. The level of education initially was very basic with an average completion of about five standards (grades), but by the end of the 60s there were several university graduates and all children were expected to finish at least 12 grades.
Extracurricular activity was mostly sports, the most popular being traditional volleyball, the Ismaili “A” Team being a powerhouse not only locally but nationally. Football (soccer), tennis, badminton, table tennis (ping pong), swimming and cricket were popular too. Card games were very popular. Others played darts and snooker/billiards.
But by far the activity that bonded the Ismailis was attending the daily evening prayers in the Jamat Khana.
More at recently launched website by Zahir K. Dhalla http://theismailisoftanga50s60s.blogspot.com/view/classic#!/p/photos.html
Ismailimail 
does anyone know the whereabouts of any family members of late Karmalibhai who worked upto late 70’sat the JM SHAH Ltd., on corner of Ngamiani 4th barabara opp. Janowala;s?
His name was perhaps Noormohmed or Janmohmed llived in appts behind the JamatKhana with a girl or perhaps a daughter named Shenaz who also worked at J.M.Shah before migrating to USA/CANADA
If any member of Karmalibhai’s Family or their wherabout forwarded to me would be highly appreciated.
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Mukesh this is interesting when i see Mukesh patel of …….
This shop was owned jointly by my father H.M.Shah and his brothers As per the old traditions the shop had to be registered under the older brother J.M.Shah.
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