Category Archives: Virginia

Sibtain Hussain Quettawala is a young Scout of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Virginia – Troop 20, who showcased his talents and community spirit on World Youth Skills Day by building benches for the Dawoodi Bohra community center in Chantilly. A skilled craftsman and carpenter, Sibtain generously devoted his time, effort, and resources to build…

As we approach two years of living with COVID-19, we offer gratitude to the army of first responders, doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who continue to fight tirelessly through this pandemic, treating patients and saving lives at the risk of their own safety. The Dawoodi Bohras of Virginia are blessed to have a number of…

By Mariyam Cementwala Foreign Service Officer at U.S. Department of State Mariyam Cementwala has been serving in the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer for over a decade. On July 17, 2020, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) held its 80th Annual Convention where Mariyam was called upon to deliver a…

Fairfax County Times Local humanitarian initiatives are part of the global Dawoodi Bohra relief efforts to donate food and supplies to people in need and emergency services on the front line. The Dawoodi Bohra community of Virginia, is stepping up its efforts to feed those members of society hardest hit by COVID-19, while also providing…