Bohra community rallies for Addiction free Society

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Dawoodi Bohra Shia Jamaat organized an awareness rally today against social and religious bigotries including Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking, and taking and giving monitory interest which is strictly prohibited in Islam.

With hundreds of posters in their hands, the rally started from Boharwadi and passed through main areas of the city. [Read more...]

Dawoodi Bohras and Human Rights Groups Celebrate Women’s Day

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Women Commission of the Central Board of Dawoodi Bohra Community (Youth), Peoples Union of Civil Liberty, Astha Sansthan, Mahila Atyachaar Virodhi Manch, Rajasthan Pragatisheel Mahila Federation, Akhil Bhartiya Pragatisheel Sangathan and Vikalp Sansthan-all based at Udaipur- jointly organized a seminar at Bohra Youth Community Centre on 07th March 2013. The topic of discussion was “Mahila Hinsa: Chunautiyan evam Upai (Violence against Women: Challenges and Remedial Measures)”.

The Function was chaired by Ved Vyas, eminent scholar and President Rajasthan Sahitya Academy Jaipur. A large numbers of people-men, women, young and old-attended the discussions packing the hall to its capacity. [Read more...]

Bohra Community Stands Against Swine Flu

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Vaccine to combat swine flu was dispersed among the masses in a camp organised today by Bohra Youth Medical Relief Society.

The camp started at 7 in the evening at Bohra Youth Medicare Centre in Bohrawadi and was sponsored by Rehana Germanwala, Councillor, Ward 48. Around 4000 individuals were benefited by free medical doses. [Read more...]

Procession to Mark 102nd Birthday of Religious Leader

bohra-procession7Thousands of Bohra devotees of Syedna Muhammad Burhanuddin, the highest priest of Dawoodi Bohra Community, participated in a mass colorful procession in Udaipur today to mark the 102nd Birth Anniversary of the priest which is on 2nd March 2013.

Procession laden with several community bands, horses and camel carts, men and children dressed in the traditional attire marched through city areas; the procession ended at Boharwadi, the bohra residential colony.

Organized under the banner of Shabab ul Eiddiz Zahabi Udaipur, in close association of Shia Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat, the procession was part of the weeklong birthday celebration of 52nd Dai. [Read more...]

Trade Fair by Burhani Women to celebrate 102nd Milad

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A mega trade cum amusement fair was organized today by Burhani Women’s Association – a community organization of Dawoodi Bohra women- to celebrate the upcoming 102nd Birthday of the Dawoodi Bohra Spiritual Leader and 52nd Dai ul Mutlaq Sydena Mohammad Burhanuddin Saheb. [Read more...]

Bohras Observes Muharram

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According to the Hijri calendar followed by Bohra community, today on the day of 10th Muharram, known as Ashura, an Azadari Juloos (Procession of Condolence) was carried out to commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain.

Dressed in black attires as a symbol of sorrow, men of Dawoodi Bohra (youth) preceded reciting nauhas and doing matam (chest beating). [Read more...]

188 Units Blood Donated in Memory of Imam Hussain

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Setting an exemplary way of commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and other soldiers in Karbala, Bohra Youth Medical Relief Society organized a blood donation camp at Bohra Youth Medicare centre Boharwadi on the fifth day of Moharram.

In the camp, people across religions participated and female donors outnumbered male donors showcasing an open and honest intent by the people of Udaipur. A total of 188 units of blood donated on the occasion. [Read more...]

Bohras observe Urs of Khanjipheer

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Dawoodi Bohra community marked the 317th Urs of Saint Syedi Khanjipheer Saheb today on the first day of the Islamic month of Muharram. The day consisted of various religious and social activities, including adoring the divine soul by offering prayers and reciting Quran at the mausoleum of Khanjipheer.

Early today morning, hundreds of devotees were seen lined up to pay their tribute to Khanjipheer the 15th century Saint who was also a known scholar of Islamic jurisprudence, philosophy and history of its time.

Khanjipheer died on 1695 AD, Hijri 2 Muharram 1117. As the month of Muharram starts, Bohras, one of the sects of Shia Muslims will indulge in commemorating the death of Imam Hussain and his followers who were martyred in Karbala, Iraq.

Bohra community Welcomes New Year 1434 Hijri

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It seems like the secular aspect of India is even revered by the controller of this universe, as tonight on one hand the country is illuminated with lights and crackers celebrating the Deepawali, on the other hand, the Dawoodi Bohra community welcomed their new year 1434.

Bohra New Year 1434 marked its beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 14. People of the community offered New Year greetings to each other and enjoyed the New Year feast in decorated ‘thaal’ with the whole family together.

On Nov. 14, on the Urs of Syedi Khanji Peer Saheb, religious sermon and community en masse feast will be organized. [Read more...]

Bohras Mark Eid-e-Ghadeer, observe fast

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Dawoodi Bohra Community of Udaipur has observed the auspicious day of Eid-e-Ghadeer today; consisted of community sermons presented by Aamil Sheikh Mustafa Moiaddi at Moiadpura Mosque located at Boharwadi.

Bohra men and women also observed fast today. [Read more...]