Memon refers a Muslim commercial community from the western side of South Asia, including Memons associated with Kathiawar. It also refer to Kutchi Memons and Sindhi Memons.They are related with the Memon language. Many Memons migrated Karachi after the Partition of India in 1947.
Some goes Bangladeh for business purpose. Memons are spread in many countries.
Memons known for their involvement in philanthropy. Many of mosques, orphanages, sanatoria, educational institutions, dispensaries, hospitals, musafirkhanas, societies, etc. have been made by munificent Memons at various times and in different countries.