Rander is located 2 km from Surat on the Tapti River. Jain community settled in Rander before 1200 AD. Town became important trade center with Arabian, Egyptian and Sudanese trade. First recorded mention in 1050 by Al Biruni
Gede are spirits representing death and fertility in Haitian Vodou. They escort deceased souls to afterlife at burial sites. Fèt Gede celebrated on November 2, All Souls' Day