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…
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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…
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To mark World Environment Day on June 5th, we spoke to two members of the Dawoodi Bohra community of Austin, Texas, about their Project Rise voluntary work to preserve and enhance the natural environment.
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Heeding the Dawoodi Bohra community’s global call for increased emphasis on physical and mental well-being, a team of young Bohras from San Francisco organized a national trek up Mount Dana in eastern California.
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May
May
During the month of Ramadan, Dawoodi Bohras all over the world come together to show compassion and generosity to those in need, while giving thanks for their many blessings. Under the umbrella of the Bohras’ global Project Rise initiative, Chicago community members donated food throughout Ramadan, continuing an annual tradition stretching back more than a decade.
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May
During the month of Ramadan, Dawoodi Bohras all over the world come together to show compassion and generosity to those in need, while giving thanks for their many blessings. Under the umbrella of the Bohras’ global Project Rise initiative, Chicago community members donated food throughout Ramadan, continuing an annual tradition stretching back more than a decade.
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May
May
Members of the local mosque partnered with a church and a non-profit Saturday to help feed Houston residents experiencing homelessness.
According to a press release, members of the Dawoodi Bohra community of Houston partnered with their neighbors at Life Path Church to pack 10,000 meals for those experiencing homelessness and in need of a hot meal, along with international nonprofit, Rise Against Hunger.
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May
Inspired by the upcycling initiatives of local Dawoodi Bohras, the New Jersey Legislature introduced a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Sterley Stanley and Assemblyman James Kennedy that will establish April 16th as the annual Upcycling Day in the state’s calendar. The bill passed unanimously in the New Jersey Assembly Environment Committee this week. It now heads to the floor for a vote by the NJ State Assembly.
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May
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.
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The Dawoodi Bohras of San Diego were honored to host their neighbors from Incarnation Lutheran Church for Iftar, a meal at sunset to break the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan.