Published in Star Local Media 13 May 2021 Muslim communities throughout the world are observing Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of Ramadan. This year, Ramadan looked rather different than last year and previous years. Ramadan is considered a Holy Month in Islam and is observed by fasting from sunrise to sunset, along with acts of…
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Dawoodi Bohras from Masjid-e-Mohammedi in Fremont partnered with members of the Jewish community from Temple Beth Torah to fund, purchase, pack and deliver nearly 500 snack and hygiene packs for distribution by Abode Services to unhoused populations throughout the region. Each snack pack contained bottled water, a juice box, trail mix, granola bars, and a…
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Houston ChronicleJamie Swinnerton, Staff writerMay 7, 2021 For Muslim communities across the world Ramadan is typically observed with daily fasting, packed community prayers, and communal meals after the breaking of the fast. This year, because of the pandemic, observance looks a little different. Ramadan, a holy month and one of the five pillars of Islam, is…
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As lockdowns lifted, some Bohras spend Ramadan together; others continue to worship safely at home For the Dawoodi Bohras – a global community of Muslims – the holy month of Ramadan is a period of fasting, prayer and reflection. It is usually a time when Bohra masjids (or mosques) – the spiritual, educational and social…
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The Dawoodi Bohra Community of Philadelphia would like to congratulate Fatema Mun, a senior at West Chester East High School, on her acceptance of the 23rd Annual Spellman Humanitarian Award for her contribution to social upliftment. The Spellman Humanitarian Award is presented to deserving students who exhibit the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship central to…
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Photo description: Sabrina Yamani, left and her daughter, Hayyat Yamani, speak about the benefits of growing milkweed. Photo credit: Gustavo Huerta, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer Houston Chronicle https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/moco/news/article/Environment-remains-a-key-focus-for-Dawoodi-Bohra-16140093.php By Jamie Swinnerton, Staff writer April 29, 2021 The Dawoodi Bohra community has made taking care of the earth an integral part how they practice their religion….
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To mark Earth Day, the Dawoodi Bohra community of San Francisco virtually hosted “Upcycle Your Earth Day” on Earth Day to discuss the importance of living sustainably. Patrick Jurney, Program Manager of Community Climate Solutions, talked about the Fremont Green Challenge and other key initiatives focused on helping individuals, families, and communities take simple steps…
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Zahra Ammar is a quilling artist with a taste for literature, a love for geometry and a knack for creativity. Her quilling expertise is the consummation of an assortment of experiences which have shaped her outlook and inspire her art. In this feature article, she recounts the milestones of her journey as a quilling artist….
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On Friday, the Dawoodi Bohras of Chicago hosted a COVID-19 Vaccination Event at Al Masjid al Badri – their mosque – as part of their campaign to ensure as many local people as possible receive the COVID vaccine. Over the course of the 5-hour event, vaccine doses were administered to 414 eligible adults in categories…
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On April 3rd, 2021, Mayor George Fuller of Mckinney, his wife, Maylee Thomson-Fuller, and other honorable guests and neighbors graced the Masjid Site of the Dawoodi Bohra Community of Collin County with their presence. It was a beautiful day, with gorgeous weather, a nice breeze, and feeling of warmth and togetherness within the community. Approximately…