Kuwait

The Dawoodi Bohra community first established a presence in Kuwait in the early 1950s, arriving during a period of regional transformation shaped by expanding trade and infrastructure. Travelling by cargo ship, the early migrants came in search of stability and opportunity, often settling into shared housing and taking up modest work in sectors such as trade, services, and the port economy. Many had left their families behind, navigating an unfamiliar landscape with limited means but considerable resolve.

In 1968, the 52nd Sultan al-Bohra, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, visited Kuwait and offered prayers for the peace and prosperity of the country and its people. His successor, Sultan al-Bohra Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, continued this legacy during his visit in 2022, when he led observances and met with government officials. On these occasions, Syedna has personally met and counseled with community members to be loyal, law-abiding, and enterprising citizens — contributing positively to the progress of the nation while remaining true to their values.

Today, the Dawoodi Bohra community in Kuwait forms one of the largest and most organised Bohra populations in the Middle East. With an estimated 19,000 members, the community prioritises education, professional development, and ethical business practices, drawing on long-standing values of service, discipline, and faith. Community life values intergenerational engagement, where mentorship programs, educational initiatives, and social gatherings draw people of all ages together in contributions that benefit Kuwaiti society.

Serving the wider community is an integral part of the Dawoodi Bohra ethos, and in Kuwait, this principle finds expression in a range of community-led initiatives. Under the guidance of Sultan al-Bohra Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, these efforts have been further formalised through Project Rise, the community’s global initiative aimed at uplifting quality of life for all.