Category Archives: Detroit

The Powerful Connection between Doctor and Patient

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…

“When we exercise together as a community, it brings us closer” – the Detroit Bohras plan a busy year of health initiatives

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.

Detroit Dawoodi Bohras Mark World Food Day With 3rd Annual Drive-Thru Food Pantry

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…

Detroit Teachers Share What Inspires them to be Educators

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…

Weaving Community Partnerships in Oakland County

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…

Detroit Bohras Hold E-Waste Drive on World Environment Day

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…

Detroit Bohras Launch Business Growth Initiative

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…