The Madin Academy in Malappuram provided a different treat for believers on the 12th day of Ramzan on Saturday. Joining hands with the All Kerala Kissappattu Association, the academy presented a day-long Kissapattu programme, in which Mapila artistes presented stories of Islamic legends in both song and storytelling form.
Artistes presented the stories of Badr and Khaybar from the annals of Islamic history from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Madin Academy officials said they chose the 12th day of Ramzan as it was on that day that Prophet Mohammed and his followers left Medina towards Badr.
The Ishals of Badr made famous by Mahakavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar and Vadakkeniyedath Ahamed Kutty Mulla were presented by 16 storytellers and singers. Madin Academy organised the programme with the objective of introducing the Mapila art form Kissappatu to the young generation.
