This name card belonged to Hajjah Maimunah binti Haji Abdul Karim, Singapore's first licensed female sheikh haji. Born in 1930, Hajjah Maimunah broke new ground in a traditionally male-dominated field by becoming a licensed guide for Muslim pilgrims undertaking the Hajj. As a licensed sheikh haji, Hajjah Maimunah played a crucial role in guiding and facilitating the Hajj pilgrimage for Muslim pilgrims from Singapore and the surrounding region.She also provided Malay cuisine to the pilgrims, offering a familiar taste of home instead of the usual Arabian fare. Additionally, she operated a lodging house above her office in Singapore, providing comfortable accommodation for pilgrims in transit.The name card served as a means of professional identification and communication within the Hajj industry, offering her contact information for pilgrims seeking her services.
