The Siddi (pronounced [sɪdːiː]), also known as the Sheedi, Sidi, or Siddhi, are an ethnic group living in Pakistan and India. They are primarily descended from the Bantu peoples of the Zanj …

India’s Siddi are a large Afro-descendant community of tribes with an estimated 150,000 members in the country, based for centuries in rural areas of Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra …

Jul 16, 2025 · Little known to the general public, the Siddi community—Africans settled in India and Pakistan for over five centuries—reveals a long-overlooked chapter of Afro-Asian history, …

Siddi culture is characterized by a fusion of African and Indian traditions, and includes a diverse range of musical, dance, and other artistic forms.

Siddis are also sometimes referred to as Afro Indians, and it is believed that Kamala Harris has bloodlines to them. The 21st-century Siddi community is estimated at around 50,000 to …

Siddi Culturally and linguistically varied community of African descent in South Asia, mostly concentrated in the Sindh province of Pakistan — where they comprise the subcontinent’s …

The term “Sidi” or “Siddi” has been used since the 16th century, originally a title of nobility for African aristocrats. By the 17th century, it referred to all people of African descent in India.

Jan 2, 2025 · The Siddi tribe stands out as one of India’s most fascinating communities, though few know about them. These people have created a distinctive cultural blend from Gujarat to …

The Siddi people's culture reflects both their long presence in South Asia and their East African origins. Siddi women wear traditional African clothing, and Siddi men wear Shalwar kameez …

Siddis are people of African descent who primarily live in the most remote parts of India. The Siddi people were brought to India through voluntary and involuntary migration by Arabs, …