Labbaikudikadu

As of 2011 India census,[1] Labbaikudikadu had a population of 11,891. Males constitute 50.2% of the population and females 49.8%.

Background:

A small peaceful town, Labbaikudikadu is famous for its culture and hospitality. It is popularly referred to as LBK or Kudikadu and also known as Mini Dubai. Most parts of the town are noisy from around 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and the streets are very busy especially around the Bus Stand, because of the people coming into the town.

Most members of this community flourished in different public and private sectors in Persian Gulf countries, while a few others concentrated on business in their home town. In the early 1980s, majority of the male population had emigrated to various parts of Persian Gulf seeking employment opportunities. A large concentration of these families are based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With the oil boom and increasing trade in the Persian Gulf, several members held key positions in various government and private sectors. The rising income led to huge savings that were converted as investments into properties. Today, Labbaikudikadu has turned into a dense concrete jungle with big houses and narrow lanes.

Political setup: The town is categorically divided into East Section and West Section which is respectively overseen by West Jamaat and East Jamaat. Each of these Jamaats are overseen by Chiefs known as Jamaatars and are usually chosen by the other members of the Jamaat.

Religions: Muslims form a majority (about 98%) of the population. The community becomes so alive during the two Eid festivals - Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) and Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan). There are several large masjids and some of the minarets of the masjids are so prominent that they can be visible from the main national highway (NH 45) which is about 5–6 km away. There is a communal get-together in the form of 'Aatu Nombu' that is held prior to the Eids. It is a festive moment wherein young men, women and children gather to meet on the dry riverbed at vellar river, to enjoy home-made snacks and enjoy small rides and attractions. In addition to above, there is also a get-together in Dubai at Mushrif park in the name of 'Namadur kudumbam' that has been held on the last Friday of April in every year since 2006. This get-together is kept for Labbaikudikadu people who was working in UAE. There is also a temple for the Hindu members of the community.

There are several Government and Private Buses connecting the village with Perambalur, Ariyalur and Trichy. Mini Buses link the Village with nearest small villages. Also, frequent buses available to Chennai and other Southern districts of Tamil Nadu from Thozhudhur Toll Plaza which is situated 2;km from the Village.

There are two main holidays in Islam: Eid Al-Fitr, Ramadan and Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan (a month of fasting), and Muslims usually give zakat (charity) on the occasion. Eid Al-Adha is celebrated at the end of Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), which is one of the five pillars, and Muslims usually sacrifice an animal and distribute its meat among family, friends and the poor. All Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar, and thus move each year relative to the solar calendar. The Islamic calendar has 12 months and 354 days on a regular year, and 355 days on a leap year.

West Jamia Masjid

East Jumma Masjid

Darussalam Masjid

Bilal Masjid

East Old Masjid

TNTJ Markas East & West

Teikkal Masjid

State Bank of India

Axis Bank

Canara Bank

Central Co-Operative Bank

pandyan Grama Bank

Indian Overseas Bank

UAE Exchange

SBI ATM near MGM complex

SBI ATM near Bus stand

Axis Bank ATM

Canara Bank ATM

India One ATM

IOB ATM

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/final_pca.aspx

http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803641-labbaikudikadu-tamil-nadu.html

http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/final_pca.aspx

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• http://www.labbaikudikadu.in
• https://web.archive.org/web/20120428033443/http://www.labbaikudikadutntj.com/
• http://www.millatheducationaltrust.com