Antakarana
Incorporated into the Islamic beliefs of the Antakarana of Madagascar is their adherence to ancestor
The Antakarana, who are originally of mixed Austronesian, African and Arab ancestry, settled in the far north of Madagascar in the 12th century. They are called ‘People of the White Coral Rocks’ as they live in a geographically isolated, rocky place. Some work as coastal fishermen and those in inland villages harvest rice, raise cattle and grow crops on a small scale. Others work in factories and do other work in towns. They see themselves as Antakarana before they consider themselves Muslim and are proud of their history and culture.
Incorporated into the Islamic beliefs of the Antakarana of Madagascar is their adherence to ancestor
‘Look up at the sky and count the stars…so shall your off-spring be’ (Genesis 15:5). Time and again in the long years that followed, Abraham would have been reminded every time he looked up at the night sky of this promise from God.
The Antakarana, who are originally of mixed Austronesian, African and Arab ancestry, settled in the far north of Madagascar in the 12th century.
Steve and Rebekah Orner (serving on Nosy-Mitsio among the Antakarana) had travelled back to Nosy
Petera and Francine (Nosy Mitsio – Antakarana) are doing food distribution in their island which is
Steve Orner shares about the ministry among the Antakarana following the completion of the TIMO team on the island of Nosy Mitsio in Madagascar.