Even among leaders, the story of Zanubia Shams stands apart. The tale of a mother and daughter relationship transcends from being one that is inspirational to one of inspiration itself. The drive, excellence and compassion for which Zanubia has come to be known are the key attributes of the legacy of strong women leadership. Zanubia’s…
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Feb
Feb
Gulf Today The newly expanded Masjid Al-Fatimeen Al-Bohra in Al Manakh, Sharjah was inaugurated by Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the leader of the worldwide Dawoodi Bohra community. In his brief address, Syedna especially expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Sharjah, and thanked the…
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Jan
Jan
A crowd of over 10,000 Bohras filled the lower stands of Wankede stadium in Mumbai with colour and noise, Mexican waves and mobile flash-lights. They had come to see the culmination of a tournament that had 18 teams from as far afield as England, The Gulf, Singapore and East Africa as well as those from…
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Nov
Nov
Gulf News The Dawoodi Bohra Community in Dubai participated in a clean up operation along Naif Road in Deira and Baghdad Street in Al Nahda from 6.45am to 7.30am on Friday. The community has been carrying out at least two clean up drives along Dubai’s streets for the last 11 years in line with Dubai…
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Jul
Jul
Gulf Times An Islamic calligraphy exhibition titled ‘Multaqa Al-Qulub Wal-Funun: A Gathering of Hearts & Crafts’ opened at Katara – the Cultural Village on Thursday, featuring dozens of artworks of seven Indian artists. The exhibition, running until July 30 from 10am to 10pm, is organised by the Indian embassy and Radiant Arts (Anwaar al-Funun) –…
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Jul
Jul
On Thursday the 4th of July, Dr Tariq al-Gurg Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares, presented His Holiness’ TUS representative in Dubai, Kinana Bhaisaheb with a memento in appreciation and recognition of the Dawoodi Bohra community’s contributions to the organisation. As part of the Project Rise initiative, community members across the world partner with charitable organisations in an…
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Jun
Jun
Gulf News In line with Ramadan’s values of giving and in support of the Year of Tolerance, the Bohra Islamic Community in Dubai organised a free medical camp at their Deira complex. More than 230 residents in need, hailing from different countries and backgrounds were screened and basic tests were done. Medical advice on various…
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May
May
The Daily Tribune News of Bahrain The Bohra Community in the Kingdom of Bahrain provided food aid and distributed food packages that included essentials such as rice, pulses, milk powder, tea bags, sugar, salt, spices and oil bottles to 400 labourers in three Labour Camps. Dawood Fakhruddin, Dana committee coordinator told the tribune, ‘community members…
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May
May
To commemorate the Holy month of Ramadan and underscore the importance of good health in leading a wholesome, a free multi-speciality medical camp was jointly organised by Dawoodi Bohra community members in Sharjah and Thumbay Hospital. The event took place at Burhani Masjid, Sharjah on Friday the 26th of April. Over 155 people from various cultures, religions…
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Mar
Mar
The Mother of the Nation Festival in Abu Dhabi highlights women empowerment by promoting local and resident women’s businesses ranging from homemade scented oils to Emirati handicrafts. In this spirit of empowerment, cooperation, and participation in local and national events, a group of Dawoodi Bohra women in Abu Dhabi set up a Happy Threads stall at the…