Category Archives: Detroit

With almost fifty medical professionals in the Detroit Dawoodi Bohra community, we decided to mark World Cancer Day by closely examining what drives a doctor to pursue their chosen profession and the powerful effects that a doctor’s care can also have on a patient’s family.  Dr. Mustafa Boxwala is a renowned retired Hematologist-Oncologist from our…

The Dawoodi Bohras of Detroit medical team consists of over 50 doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists and other medical professionals.  They work hard to organize health initiatives throughout the year that ensure the wellbeing of their patients as well as members in the community.  Two such events were held in January.

To mark World Food Day 2022, the Dawoodi Bohras of Detroit held their annual drive-thru food pantry to support local families in conjunction with community partners, C.A.R.E.S. in Farmington Hills and Farmington Public Schools. This year, the Dawoodi Bohras of Detroit acknowledged that, as food insecurity increases, it is even more important to make it…

To mark the United Nations’ World Teachers’ Day, we asked two esteemed teachers from the Dawoodi Bohra community of Detroit what inspired them to take up the profession and how they maintain their passion for teaching.  Hasan Khamusi (Photographed above), a long term member of the Detroit community, has been teaching students for over 37…

The Dawoodi Bohra community of Detroit began laying their roots in Oakland County over 50 years ago.  Since then, farmland has given way to new cities and new opportunities.  Despite this steadfast growth, the Oakland County Sheriff’s office continues to provide a variety of services and support to those residing, working, and worshiping in a…

With Ashara Mubaraka approaching soon, the Dawoodi Bohras of Detroit are preparing in various ways. Ashara Mubaraka, or the Blessed Ten, is a period of ten days at the start of the Islamic new year that is dedicated to remembering the tragedy of Karbala and the plight of Imam Husain, his family and companions as…

To mark this year’s World Environment Day, the Dawoodi Bohras of Detroit partnered with Human-I-T for the second year in a row to hold an electronic waste disposal drive at their local community center, Burhani Masjid, in Farmington Hills.   Residents of Farmington Hills and the surrounding areas delivered their used electronics while learning about the…

The Dawoodi Bohra community around the world is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.  The Bohras of Detroit, a city known for a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, are no different.  Although there is an existing base of business owners, this year the Detroit community committed to supporting members’ business development and growth through multiple…

The Dawoodi Bohras of Detroit hosted their annual Eid-Ul-Fitr dinner with elected officials and community members in Farmington Hills. Marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid-Ul-Fitr is a time of celebration, friendship, and unity.

On Saturday, members of Dawoodi Bohras Community of Detroit and regional congregations under Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined the nonprofit Zaman International to deliver welcome kits to Afghan refugees resettling in the region.