The Pahad family Mr Dawood Pahad came to Bethal in 1909 and In 1930 the old corrugated iron shop was bought the White House business. Later he acquired a second business. Upon his death his son, Mr M D Pahad took over. demolished and a new shop erected. The family later acquired three more shops, but sold them in 1970 to the Baiyat family from Springs. White house Ramakrishna Children’s Club The Bethal Hindu Community The Hindu Community of Bethal consists of two ethnic groups, the Gujerati, from western India and the Tamil from southern India. They speak different languages which even have different alphabets; however they are linked by their religion, Hinduism. This Hindu Community has well-organised societies, such as the Navyug Mandal – Men’s League, Mahila Mandal – Women’s League and Navyug League – a cultural and sports organisation for boys. 119 Ramakrishna Children’s Club gives training in religion and offers cultural activities, while Bhajan Mandal, a religious society, concentrates on hymns and religions songs. Gujerati Shala (school): As Gujerati is the mother tongue of the majority of Hindus here, education for their children is in this language. At present the Bethal Hindu community is engaged in raising funds for a Community Centre.
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