South American Ramadan in tropical Guyana | Al Jazeera World Documentary

In South America, the Caribbean nation of Guyana is home to a small but thriving Muslim population, and Ramadan is as important to the faithful there as anywhere in the Islamic world.
African slaves first introduced Islam to Guyana in the 17th century, but the majority of today's Muslims descend from indentured Indian labourers.
Muslims contribute to all sections of Guyanese society. The country's first Muslim president, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, credits his election to Guyanese respect and tolerance. Shalimar Ali-Hack, the country's longest serving director of public prosecutions, believes Guyana may have a Muslim woman as president one day.
This film celebrates faith and festivities during Ramadan in an unexpected part of the world.
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[@rayhassan3302]

Very good Job. I am a Guyanese living in the United States. So it was great watching this show and remembering my days in Guyana during Ramadan. Thanks Al Jazeera

[@xxx-not666]

Guyana celebrates the three main religions practiced there. Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Each religion has two holidays per year. Hindus have Dwali and Phagwah, Christians have Christmas and Easter and Muslims have Eid and Ramadan. We all celebrate together and live in harmony with one another. I grew up in a Hindu home, we use to get beef from our Muslim friends on Eid, and I became a Christian in my 30s. I have family who are both Hindus and Muslims. My hope and prayer is that we remain this way - united. One People, One Nation, One Destiny and FREE.

[@kman5768]

@@xxx-not666 The Muslim holidays are Eid Ul Fitr and Eid Ul Adha. Ramadan is the 9th in the Islamic calendar, and is the month of fasting.

[@xxx-not666]

@@kman5768 Okay thanks for the clarification. :)

[@junikamelville776]

❤

[@johnnycrepaul547]

I am Guyanese. I was born a Hindu then I become Christian. Today I am a Muslim . I love Islam and the beautiful culture and heritage.

[@esmaeilheravi4509]

You have come a long way . Congratulations . You are chosen .

[@giridharbaruwa3590]

Poor child lacked guidance. He went astray in life .. from a free seeker to a closed slave . Go back..it's not late yet

[@Mohamed-.710]

Tomorrow you will be a Buddhist.

[@darshansharma3694]

​@@nhojiev7931 sun god Allah?

[@erikrudolph5769]

​@@giridharbaruwa3590 speak for yourself...let others choose God for themselves

[@kerrymbailey4142]

I converted to Islam two days ago after watching this video. I had already been feeling the pull towards Islam in my heart, then seeing this video showed me the sweetness of Islam that I'd been feeling. May Allah bless all🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@dailyvibes7957]

Allahu akbar only God can lead hearts and minds.

[@EdwardSnowden8610]

Welcome to Islam Kerry May Allah bless you with everything you ask for . You are our family if you need anything hit me up

[@kerrymbailey4142]

@@EdwardSnowden8610 thank you so much. I am truly honored to be a part of the Islamic family. May Allah bless you.

[@abzanali7779]

Hamdullilah, I am very happy for you. Islam is our natural heritage. Love from descendant of Saint Vincent.

[@Kashem12387]

Alhamdulillah. May Allah bless you.

[@omarnahar6899]

My Great Grand Mother with her baby boy came to Guyana from Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh India in 1901 she was from the lower chamar caste, she lived in Success, Leguan. Her Son ( my Grandfather ) converted to Islam, My Grand Father lived in Endeavour Leguan had 6 Muslim children one was an Imam ( my Father Jaffar Ali Shaw ) of Amsterdam Masjid in the 60's. Guyana is my home I am proud to be a Muslim I won't give Islam up for a Mountain of Gold.

[@halfbloodpirate-]

MashaAllah brother,proud of you from a brother all the way from KENYA 🇰🇪

[@thenun8595]

Hey salam from uttar pradesh

[@faddyhossain6127]

MASHALLAH IS SHE STILL ALIVE ??

[@mariamm8713]

​@@faddyhossain6127 people who lived over 120 years ago typically aren't alive today.

[@shahee6579]

​@@faddyhossain6127 doubt it. She moved in 1901

[@lianneheadley86]

I’m Guyanese and was born. I became Muslim in 2002 in University. I really started practicing when I went back home and felt more comfortable being Muslim there than being Muslim in America. It’s all love and Guyana.

[@dunudini3922]

Alhamdulillah

[@philippkucia8442]

Do you mean with Guyanese that you belong to the Red, the Black or the in this documentary frequently mentioned Indian community?

[@muhammadanwaral-fatih284]

Alhamdulillah.

[@fairnesspaul2594]

True🤲❤️🤲

[@adnansamisami9384]

Al hamdulilah

[@mariamarshall6116]

I am Muslim alhamdu Lillah living in the US, I was born in Guyana and converted in the US, I am so happy for my Guyanese brothers and sisters to practice Islam, this film gave me so much joy!

[@AlphaBah-rm4bs]

Assalamu’Allaykum

[@mkazilakwamchilloh3563]

Where about in the US I'm Muslim myself and I reside in Boston Massachusetts will be glad to get in touch with you salaam aleikum

[@mkazilakwamchilloh3563]

Asalaam aleikum to my all brothers and sisters who are watching this video

[@anuaramerol7862]

Alhamdulillah, we muslim here in the Philippines are supportive to the guyanesee muslim brothers and sisters. You are so blessed became a muslim.

[@alghrbclothing]

As salaamu alaikum ❤

[@bissirioudiallo1607]

That's beautiful. I'm from Guinea 🇬🇳 in west Africa 🌍. Ramadan Kareem to all my Muslims brothers and sisters in Guyana 🇬🇾❤.

[@AlphaBah-rm4bs]

Assalamu’Allaykum

[@Dethroned-king]

Assalamualaikum my brother from🇧🇩☪️

[@gandharaorganicfoods]

Corrupt country

[@AlphaBah-rm4bs]

Alhamdulillah! I am Gambian. I never knew there’s a strong Muslim population in Guayana. May Allah Azzawa Jal bless us all Aameen!!

[@shahee6579]

I am looking to make hijrah. Is gambia a good place for me to practise islam ? I'm from the UK.

[@zierockx7216]

@@shahee6579 Mashaa'Allah. Come to Indonesia, brother. :)

[@shahee6579]

@ZIEROCKX I hear many good things about Indonesia my brother. There is sharia implemented in places there . How difficult is citizenship there? And what our job opportunities like ?,

[@AlphaBah-rm4bs]

@@shahee6579 Mashaa’Allah yes it’s a good place to practice Islam in as much as you’re on the straight path!

[@truthag6769]

I’m Gambian too but the Muslim population is the same size as the Christian population in Gambia 6-5% I wouldn’t say “strong population”

[@62halee]

Islam is such a simple, beautiful faith. No negative propaganda can erase the beauty of these people. Enjoy your Ramadan.

[@temporarybackup5077]

🙂🙏❤️ They're (all) definitely hard at work to make it so. It helps that we have such amazing people like these beautiful Guyanese and larger extended Caribbean brothers & sisters that are very strong on the deen, and that they particularly have such wonderful, pleasant and happy natural disposition even in difficult times, even with heavy propaganda against Islam.

[@omarsadiqYouTube]

I’m proud to be a Muslim from Guyana,from the blairmont masjid

[@timroyacoub8369]

Mashalla brother, Allah bless you and guide other non Muslim Guyanese, is the meat in the market halal ? He took it directly

[@aasifazimabadi786]

@@timroyacoub8369 I would assume it is halal. He looked like a practicing Muslim in the video. Maybe it is a halal stall in the bazaar.

[@MAN_OF_GOD.]

❤

[@caribbeanparadise1315]

I’m Trinidadian …seeing this documentary is making me want to come Guyana even more now ….I’m sha Allah I will visit Guyana

[@appleoranges9772]

In.sha.allah ... plz do so you will be welcomed there

[@caribbeanparadise1315]

@@appleoranges9772 thank you

[@tonycondegnimustafa435]

@@caribbeanparadise1315 so is ur government just gonna abandon its citizens of women and kids in a refugee camp in northern Syria??

[@Dethroned-king]

​@@caribbeanparadise1315 assalamualaikum my brother. How are u? I am from 🇧🇩☪️

[@caribbeanparadise1315]

@@Dethroned-king walaikumus salaam…alhumdulillah I am fine …I am sister not brother lol

[@kayizzimoses4672]

I am a Ugandan Muslim who prays to Allah. I wish I had visited Guyana during the period of Ramadhan.

[@aasifazimabadi786]

Inshallah, you will, my Ugandan brother. Assalam Alaykum. May Allah give us several more Ramadans, and more chances to see the other parts of our Ummah (global Islamic community). I live in the U.S. and I myself would like to see Guyana. In New York, there are many immigrants from there, but it would be quite a different feeling to be there in Georgetown itself. Inshallah, I would love to have an iftar in Kampala someday.

[@adrianbristol4392]

never too late

[@nafisamohammed9064]

my thoughts too...

[@nerissasingh6898]

As a Christian I truly enjoyed this documentary. It was also a delight to see our president in it :)) Peace and Love to our One Guyana.

[@JinjaBoy834]

Ironically, if it was about Christianity, the Muslims would be baying for your blood

[@aljazeeraenglish]

We are glad you liked the film, dear Nerissa. 🙌

[@Saidibrahim44]

Nerissa singh Also good to hear that gunyana Islam ☪️ still wellcoming you brother I invite you to become muslim and read more about islam Peace and love 💗

[@IcecreamLeGenD]

@@Saidibrahim44he is allowed to stay Christian. Every religion is equal, there is only one god. Let’s focus on things that unite us instead of trying to homogenize the everyone. 😊

[@fitrishukridigital1336]

Thank you Al-Jazeera for producing this wonderful piece of documentary. I didn't know about Muslims in Guyana. I was more surprise to learn the majority of Guyanese speak English (since Spanish is the dominant language in South America) and their President is also a Muslim. Their lifestyle and food look similar to us in Malaysia. May Allah bless them. The producers of this documentary deserve a journalistic award.

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for watching, dear Fitri. We're glad you liked the film. 🙌

[@Strafuzz]

It’s a former British colony, hence the language.

[@Hommebody]

It was colonized by the British and slaves was brought in by them to build and work on plantations.

[@mohamedrahaman9238]

Thank you Al Jazeera. Thanks for showing our beautiful country to the world. Allah swt blessed us with discovery of oil and that has brought spotlight to our small country. We pray inshaAllah that our new found bounty will help improve the lives of our people. Ameen.

[@syeduddin915]

Excellent. Very enjoyable

[@salioudiouf7077]

I'm Senegalese a majotary muslim country in westernAfrica,I am so happy to watch this documentary Thanks you al Jazeera

[@aligulzar3450]

Masha Allah❤ from Pakistan

[@gandharaorganicfoods]

Full of corruption as well.. at least practice islam little bite

[@rashadus4861]

Wow as a born Guyanese 🇬🇾 this documentary is truly something amazing. An example for the entire world to follow. Insha-Allah Guyana remains a blessed country where Islam can prosper!

[@chrisbennett6260]

what about christanity

[@Mary-cd6mn]

Proud of the muslim community in my home country , my best friend since i was twelve years old is a Muslim she and her family always welcomed me , i am happy to say at age 43 we are still friends although we live far apart . We were poor and my grandmother worked three jobs to take care of us one of her job was washing for a lady in kitty where we lived who was a Muslim and she was good to my grandmother although granny was a christian . My grandmother would get help for us from the masjid. Muslims have great hearts and are kind loving people . My cousin is a Muslim and she is one of the best women i know.

[@fairnesspaul2594]

Very true🤲❤️🤲

[@badushaikram]

Beautifully written! Such a honest comment! Islam is welcoming you! May you find peace

[@Saidibrahim44]

Dear marry Islam ☪️ is wellcoming you I hope u one day bacome muslim Plz try to read more about islam Peace and ❤️

[@aminah4239]

Islam is the truth and it is the only truth. One God one truth

[@jawadtahmeed9854]

I am a Bangladeshi muslim and I feel they are just like us though we are living on the exact opposite points on the globe. Subhan Allah !

[@bayersbluebayoubioweapon8477]

Come to Dearborn Michigan, or Hamtramck in Michigan, you may find similarly devout peoples

[@zochbuppet448]

NO, not like you. Only the non religious aspects might have a bit of similarities doe to having Indians there. Muslim population is extremely small. 60% of the population is Christian. There are black people and native indigenous people there. Its a country in the Americas, with western ways and values, and British commonwealth rules and laws

[@kman5768]

@@zochbuppet448 l think you shoud study history from reliable sources!

[@tyronsimpson2143]

@@zochbuppet448 well said 👏🏽

[@abeg9715]

@@zochbuppet448 You sound wite, so what does any religion got to do with you? Does whites murdering the son of Maryam make him your god?

[@laymoco6804]

Thank you so much for this coverage.I am from Mauritius and it is just amazing how our Muslim communities are alike and working in sugar cane fields..the only big difference is the ability of the Guyanese people to talk so fluently in English. Masha Allah.🤲

[@MS-tc2fs]

I’m Guyanese and did a DNA test (23andme) and found a bunch of actual relatives (3rd cousins) from Mauritius. We were all sourced from the same towns in India and are from the same families as Indo Mauritians.

[@javaidsdar]

@@MS-tc2fs thats pretty amazing. i think only suri nami can speak hindi, ordu fluently or may some guyanese probobly.

[@khaderabdi5574]

I am from Somalia 🇸🇴 and I am so happy to see my brothers and sisters fasting Ramadan 🙏🏿

[@stormshadow2012]

There is something about the Carribean, no matter what religion they follow, they are so peaceful and fun loving. This documentary was so good, learnt a little more about Guyana. Thank you AL Jazeera for making this. Much love to all my Muslim brothers and sisters during this holy period.

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for watching, dear Clint. We appreciate your positive feedback. 🙌

[@MohammadUmairAnsari]

No matter where you pray as a Muslim, the prayer (salaah) will always remain the same and without any confusion. No cultural or language or race barriers.

[@aasifazimabadi786]

Alhamdulillah.

[@MohammadAbraham985]

Alhamdulillah i'm Muslim.. Frome Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩♥️♥️

[@Versatilad]

A Muslim Watching this beautiful doc. From Ahmedabad India

[@JG-qv4uf]

I am Jamaican Muslim living in Republic of Dominica and this is exactly what I left the UK to find. I may well relocate there for the next Ramadan inshAllah. I would be interested to see how Jamaica compares

[@Save-plants-from-humans-zc2ci]

Did you ?

[@plutopluto6699]

I love the communities that live side by side in a HARMONY! It is beautiful to see Christians, Muslims and others living together with respect and love!

[@healthyforpurpose1898]

That’s how it used to be always until the west do by divided people and put hatred on eachother

[@marklucas1898]

Most sensible post I have seen so far here! NOTE: The Hindu population is much greater in Guyana than the muslim population! The muslim population is quite small... under 7% and falling as the decades pass!

[@zainulaabdeen3183]

One of the most beautiful documentary I ever watch. Whata beautiful country Guyana is and it’s people. Wish one day I shall visit there..

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Many thanks for your positive feedback, dear Zainul. 🙌

[@gcoclarke]

Guyana is a multi ethnic and cultural society. We respect each other's religious beliefs. It's one of the things that make us special.

[@jam-lm1sz]

Only way it should be, reasonable, compromise cooperation

[@voicesrilanka1356]

As a Born Muslim we should be ashamed of ourself, how negligence we are in our religious duties compared these revert brothers and sisters. May allah make our IMAAN stronger.

[@marioandluigi8413]

We’re not reverts our ancestors came with Islam from India.

[@fahmippe]

indeed brother, May Allah forgive us

[@Rifatahmed-ic2qu]

You are right brother. But i have to correct one thing, Not all of them are reverts. Most of them bring Islam with them from Indian or Africa.

[@lukalukman636]

Assalamualaikum brother I'm a srilankan too nice to see you here

[@gandharaorganicfoods]

​@@lukalukman636Sri Lankan people are mostly Buddhist??

[@sknawaz2024]

I congratulate those brothers and sisters who reverted to Islam and invite others to study it.

[@khoirulanam9141]

“Indeed my friends and allies are not from this or that tribe. On the other hand, my friends and allies are pious people, wherever they may be.” - Prophet Muhammad (HR Bukhari-Muslim)

[@syedmaricar9946]

I came across Guyana's people practicing Deen in NY USA .They were wonderful .

[@franklin.E]

exactly

[@temporarybackup5077]

💯👍❤️🙂🙏

[@abdikheirosman6795]

Now all I want is to Go to Guyana 🇬🇾. What a spectacular community.

[@Hanna2988]

I'm from Mauritius. They are the same as us just living on the opposite side of the world. Even our history is the same, same multi cultural society and all. Amazing

[@knowledgeisablessing8767]

Some Caribbean countries speak Creole too.

[@Nadia-wo2sx]

This was such a beautiful documentary by Al Jazeera!! Everyone deserves an award for their involvement in creating this! Im muslim from America and how they live in such peace and harmony is so refreshing to see.

[@aljazeeraenglish]

We're glad you liked it, dear Nadia. Thanks for your great feedback. 🙌

[@mohamedhajir9662]

We need documentaries more like this

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, dear Mohamed. We appreciate it. 🙌

[@juanway]

​@Al Jazeera English please we are hungry for content like this.

[@muhammadanwaral-fatih284]

Yeah. I think so.

[@laylapaz8822]

Much RESPECTS to the Guyanese population for voting for and for accepting a Muslim for president! My love and duas go out to my brothers and sisters from Guyana!🤲 One day I will visit from Honduras, in sha Allah.

[@gandharaorganicfoods]

You are a Muslim from Honduras ??

[@fatimaahmed7249]

I never knew they had a Muslim community in Guayan...ALLAHU AKBAR KABEERA. I loved their Caribbean accent....Fantastic Documentary ❤❤❤ May Allah accept our fasting and keep us all on the right path ALWAYS..Ameen.

[@equityjustice2695]

Where are you from?

[@shahee6579]

​@@equityjustice2695 uk

[@javedshaikh2052]

I didn't know about Guyana very much before i saw this video..and I'm really surprised that only 12% Muslim in this Country..But people Elect a MUSLIM PRESIDENT really Appreciated.. I would Say People are very good..Muslim brothers you are doing really good job❤❤ May Allah reward you with Jannah..

[@adrianbristol4392]

Guyanese voter by race and not policy

[@chrisbennett6260]

majority christain

[@taratara5985]

I'm a Hindu guyanese but respect everyone. Religion and beliefs Beautiful documentary oh and I l9ve eating Muslim sweets some if the best

[@siriuskhan]

What a beautiful documentary to celebrate Ramadan! I have great respect for Guyana, which allows all communities to practice their beliefs.

[@aljazeeraenglish]

🙌 Thanks for your comment, dear Saleem.

[@azzubhaiya]

Allah saved me from difficult situations Alhamdulila when I was studying in university Allahu Akbar, Fajr prayer on time is equal to success all the time ⏲️

[@biashaali-fp7mf]

MashaAllah aslkm muslim even me am muslim from East Africa Kenya Allah bless all Ramadhan Kareem amin

[@wsrahman]

Alhamdulillah, so glad to see my brothers and sisters in Guyana practice their deen so peacefully and happily, may Allah accept all of our good deeds in this Ramadhan

[@ZedJay88]

Thank you for this vid! I had no idea that Guyana had a strong Muslim population, wow! Subhanallah may Allah protect and strengthen Islam in South America. I will definitely be visiting soon Insha'Allah!

[@zochbuppet448]

it doesn't. There was some but its more of a recent brain washing

[@kman5768]

@@zochbuppet448 you are a first class idiot!

[@rudeboy2502]

Yes Guyana always had a faithful Muslim community.

[@JinjaBoy834]

@@zochbuppet448 sadly, a recipe for disaster ..that beautiful country will be torn apart in a few years.....

[@shaheezamajid2118]

​@@JinjaBoy834 in sha Allah the Almighty will protect us Guyanese from such disaster as long as they put their trust in Him regardless of their religious beliefs. Allah is all powerful and can do great things that we human beings are incapable of.

[@abdulmoaw7304]

Alxamdulilaah greeting from Somalia 🇸🇴 have a pleasant excellent Ramadaan everyone my allah expect our Ramadaan thanks aljazira wonderful documentary we love you Guyana 🇬🇾 people

[@badrulduja1131]

Happy to see Muslim brothers ❤❤❤❤. Love and wishes from Kashmiri Muslim

[@daudeditz4848]

Love from India 🇮🇳। Happy Ramadan Mubarak ✨

[@kasirankasiran3648]

Greeting from Indonesia, ramadhan mubarak proud Of all brother same iman And islam espesial guyanas People

[@comedicmood2729]

Initially i wasnt gonna click on this, but it turned out to be an EXCELLENT documentary on contemporary Guyana, more than just religion! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rehanakhan1152]

Mashallah proud to be a Muslim🥰

[@TaleshaMahmood-wu9qb]

So beautiful to see my culture, my country, my community represented in such a beautiful and informative way. Thank you! 💙

[@mashiurchowdhury8536]

In Ramadan strength comes from Allah... What a beautiful saying.

[@johnelamin65]

Guyana , you are blessed! The peace and harmony among you is the greatest gift of all- peace be unto you Guyana!

[@mdhayirmohamud595]

First to hear Guyana. What a buetiful people and land❤. Keep respect. The most important thing as a Muslim or every other religion is that u r free to pracyice ur belief without fearing any damage or stigma.

[@samsanyang9252]

Masha'allah. Thank u Al Jazeera for bringing this doc. I envy my brothers watching this video. I wish I can one day visit Guyana.

[@Truepal]

إنشالله

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for watching, dear Sam. 🙌

[@sattarabdul6016]

Fastest Growing religion in the WORLD....MASHA ALLAH

[@2citrix]

What a "master-piece" you have created Team Al-Jazeera, i got to learn so much about Guyana and Islam in the country, it was very engaging, fastastic piece of effort. A big round applause to the entire team 👏

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for your very positive feedback, dear Adam. 🙌

[@NurayaHijab]

Beautiful people.. beautiful country.. MasyaAllah Barakallah.. what a strong Islamic community...

[@fcey337]

Excellent program. Thank you so much. I am very happy for my Guyanese brothers and sisters to practice Islam, this film gave me so much joy!

[@mhashimhamzah8409]

I am a Malaysia Muslim... .. Never knew that Islam is alive and kicking in Guyana... thank you for this documentary... hopefully they live peacefully with their beliefs in Islam....

[@pkked2]

Alhamdulillah. Best wishes from Malaysia. So happy to have a peek about life in Guyana and so happy to see and listen to my brothers and sisters in Islam in Guyana.

[@quadirsalawudeen6053]

Just fell in love once again with my Beautiful Guyana!

[@uj210]

This is a family reunion Islam is beautiful love my brother and sisters from around the world Islam is beautiful

[@TarekMarzouki]

Now I want to travel to Guyana! Such sensational doc and wonderful people

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for taking the time to watch our film and share your feedback, dear Tarek. 🙌

[@ismaelafasse5355]

Mashaa Allah. Beautiful country. I wish to go to Guyana. I am very interested to volunteer to teach the Quran for those Beautiful children

[@zochbuppet448]

NO you will not be welcome to teach religion there. Of course you can visit if you like. We will stop you from going there to teach your religion. Spend the time instead helping the community where you live. Stop focusing on religion and just in helping other people. Its just one god

[@KimMasahiro-iy4hf]

​@@zochbuppet448 enjoy your only kafir

[@ravman1184]

No don't go ,guyanese are not extremist , guyanese don't need that

[@KimMasahiro-iy4hf]

@@ravman1184 Pagan hindu real religion poor and dirty lol 😂😂😂 religion is only for the poor and dirty that is Hindu Pagan religion

[@elanebettencourt2047]

Respectfully, please do not listen to the two above commentators , as far as freedom of speech goes ,I encourage you to visit and if you do wish to teach Arabic and quaran in the Muslim schools you would have to contact the heads of the Guyana Islamic Trust/ CIOG they verify your proper use of tajweed etc and you can go from there. May Allah reward you accordingly It’s people like those above with their off putting personalities that really deter people from visiting our beautiful country.

[@lupeefias7371]

What beautiful country with beautiful people living together peacefully.

[@dinonazamodeen5694]

Born in Stanleytown West Bank Demerara, Guyana 1941. Attended La Retraite School & Wales CM School. Worked at Wales Sugar Estate & left Guyana for Canada 1971! Miss all my friends. But I guess the majority of them are out of Guyana also. I wouldn't trade my childhood days in Guyana!

[@rayhassan3302]

@Dino your statements bring back so much memories. We left Guyana in 1980 for United States

[@frankjones3508]

Almost 50% of Guyanese live overseas, namely US and Canada. I left in 1976.

[@avhd187]

@@frankjones3508 Yeah. The country is not really meant for high population. My ancestry is from there and I’m from NY. The West Indies was always known for harder living conditions or harder to get used to it. From French Guiana to Surinam and Guyana is no exception in that regard.

[@philippkucia8442]

@@avhd187 Do you mean with Guyanese that you belong to the so called White, the Red, the Black ,or the in this documentary frequently mentioned Indian community?

[@philippkucia8442]

Bless you Madam also for your personal rich history and background. Do you mean with Guyanese that you belong to the so called White, the Red, the Black ,or the in this documentary frequently mentioned Indian community?

[@tinaali790]

Beaut country, Muslims, Hindus and Christians, all have a,good relationship,always giving and sharing with each other,jazakallah kair.

[@omarbongo001]

These people are wonderful may Allah protect them

[@rzkylhmsyhslmn]

i'm so happy to see this, different religions live in peace, respecting and loving each other. may God bless Guyana. from Indonesia

[@hafeezkhan1067]

it all starts with religious education in schools which happens in Guyana, that translates into religious tolerance and it continues into future generations.

[@nomoretalk2967]

this amazing and beautiful. this country seems to be so peaceful and the Muslim community seems to fully live their faith. ma sha Allah. Ramadan mubarak to all Muslims over the world

[@msujonbd]

Good to see our muslims brothers and sisters practicing the deen in Guyana.

[@temporarybackup5077]

💯🙂🙏👍

[@allycat5892]

Watching from Canada. I really enjoyed this documentary seeing the beauty, peace and harmony once again, as I had seen as a boy in Guyana where I had lived mainly in Essequibo and La Penitence. The sceneries, people and the month of Ramadan calms the heart, so I've watched it three times already and will watch many more times as I reminisce of backhome Guyana...Fisal (Brian) Ally

[@muhammadanwaral-fatih284]

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[@rezca9889]

Loved it! As a Canadian of bengali heritage always desired to visit Guyana and Trinidad....somehow feel connected! Country is beautiful...want to stay countryside, go to masjids and the food. InshaAllah soon..need a local host...lol

[@sabr_sabr3]

I wish to visit this beautiful Country I'm a Ghanaian Muslim

[@oscaralameddine4161]

What a beautiful video it’s amazing I’m from Sydeny Australia and feel a connection with these people and I am proud of the Muslium s there

[@badushaikram]

Loved watching this documentary and felt soo much at peace, Islam is everything for me, worshipping and thinking of Allah the creator is everything, and spent hours reading these beautiful comments, subhanallah western media Hollywood and Bollywood spend billions of dollars to show Islam as oppressive, evil and extreme… but alhamdulillah many media streams like Al Jazeera and the likes of it doing great justice to showcase the reality of those who actually follow Islam to the world! May Allah bless everyone! Peace

[@nurlia2679]

I love the vibes of ramadhan whereever it shows the same vibes. Throw me back to the time when i was still a child. Hearthwarming

[@mufassatv7155]

The Muslim community is so wonderful

[@hz2772]

I am from the UK and after watching this I want to come and visit to meet these beautiful people and enjoy this city, can any Guyanese brother guide me?

[@gandharaorganicfoods]

Regarding religion or just for visiting Guyana??

[@hz2772]

@@gandharaorganicfoods just visiting

[@yoyo3318]

Love Guyanese people and food blessed to live in New York and have access to such a beautiful community

[@syedmababoobbasha2869]

Beautiful documentary of a beautiful religion in a beautiful country with wonderful people Allah subhanwatala bless all

[@hashirawan4000]

Alhamdulillah. It's so nice and calming to see our brothers and sisters in Guyana. May Allah bless you all Ameen. 🇵🇰.

[@musamanneh8939]

I'm from The Gambia and I have a lecturer who's from Guyana. Although she's a Christian but very loving and kind hearted, she makes me fell in love with Guyana even though I've never gone to the Caribbean. Islam is nice

[@ahmadfauzidali8178]

Ramadhan Kareem and Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim brothers and sisters in Guyana. Big love from Malaysia

[@ahmadsamateh965]

I have been curious about Guyana but now I reallly wanna go that beautiful place. I think I have fallen in love with the place already. The peopel seem sooo nice MashaAllah . Insha'Allah, I'll visit it someday. Love from Gambia✌🏾❤

[@carlospecanha1826]

O BRASIL É UM PAÍS SOBERANO VOCÊS NÃO ESTÃO PRECUPADOS EM CUIDAR DA AMAZÔNIA E SIM ROUBAR AS RIQUEZAS DELA SE NÃO GOSTOU DA MINHA OPINIÃO VAI PARA CUBA VENEZUELA E COREIA DO NORTE TALVEZ SE INDENTIFIQUE COM ESSES PAÍSES.

[@azmiam1972]

Thank you, Al Jazeera, for this documentary. I hope more documentaries like this could be produced to give awareness on the diversities in the global Muslim community.

[@aljazeeraenglish]

We are glad you liked it, dear Azmi. 🙌

[@MoroccanFromToronto]

Beautiful country and people👍 Wonderful harmony between multiethnic and religious communities. RESPECT👍 رمضان كريم🕋 Greetings🇲🇦from Toronto🇨🇦

[@Dodilafir]

Fascinating country...love to visit Guyana one day.

[@kitchenconfessions7136]

Beautiful! This is the country of my birth , I am so so happy to see such a positive documentary about Guyana - makes me proud.

[@kitchenconfessions7136]

@@fahadfaraj6474 hello Fahad, I live in the UK, I was born in Guyana and came to London age 9.

[@kitchenconfessions7136]

@@fahadfaraj6474 are you Guyanese?

[@kitchenconfessions7136]

@@fahadfaraj6474 Wow what a fantastic combination. Are you still living in Tanzania? You should visit Guyana one day it's a beautiful country I'm biased of course lol but it truly is.

[@kitchenconfessions7136]

@@fahadfaraj6474 I can totally relate to that! Do you have family there who you communicate with that would be able to show you around? I was there June last year after a very long time and I'm ready to return for good.

[@kitchenconfessions7136]

@@fahadfaraj6474 ok that's great, does your uncle visit Guyana? You could meet him up there. Do you know the area where you dad was from in Guyana

[@PeaceTrain1]

This is a great documentary. Never knew Guyana is so developed on moral grounds. Happy to see it. Will visit Guyana one day Insha'Allah.

[@gazface1]

Thank you Al Jazeera. I am a Muslim born and raised in racist, Islam hating Europe and I’m seriously thinking about emigrating to the tolerance of the Caribbean ❤.

[@aasifazimabadi786]

As someone who lives in the U.S., I know exactly what you mean. I would love to retire in Guyana. I have thought about going all the way back to India (where my parents immigrated from), but Guyana is much closer (and no BJP to deal with). May Allah bless Guyana. Ameen. Assalam Alaykum.

[@UPBAVANWALA]

The month of Ramzan it is good to watching that kind of documentary which is given me losts of happiness and knowing about different cultures from different countries . I think cultures is different but faith and religion is same. Happy Ramzan to all of my world humein being and also thanks to Al Jazeera to show beautifull documentry. ❤❤

[@cabdiqaadirhoodaar1838]

Guyana: Amazing place in living and tourism.❤❤❤😊

[@shaaistacassim1241]

Mashallah such a simple but devoted people

[@khair_nizam5572]

Alhamdulillah 2024 March 19th i watching this documentary during Ramadan. Today is 8th days of Ramadan. Assalamualaikum to all Muslim family and happy Ramadan greetings from Malaysia.

[@Arwar555]

Beautiful and eye opening programme. Thanks Al Jazeera

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for watching. 🙌

[@rehanrajabali]

Mashalla they look content and happy..Bless them all.

[@aasifazimabadi786]

Ameen.

[@Fs-hx3ch]

All the Best Al Jazeera Team bringing this kind of documentary in month of Ramadan showing our peaceful religion as an inspiration to other people as well ❤❤❤

[@khalilrehman6466]

It's the beauty of Islam. It doesn't make any difference for any color, cast or country,