Inspired by Project Rise, the Dawoodi Bohras’ global initiative to raise the conditions of vulnerable members of society in a range of ways, volunteers from the Chicago Bohra community gathered and delivered meals, monetary donations, and warm clothes to the less fortunate on Lower Wacker Drive in the center of the city. Wacker Drive is…
During my career as a medical social worker, my most significant experience was working with terminally ill patients. One of the valuable lessons I learned from that period was to take care of my emotional and physical health as both are inextricably linked. Practicing a range of physical activities has been a significant part of…
Mayor Jane Castor presented the key to the city of Tampa to the leader of the Dawoodi Bohras, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, in honor of the Bohra community’s extensive contributions to the city of Tampa and surrounding areas in Florida. His Holiness’ teachings and guidance lie at the foundation of the community’s ethos, the…
Organizers, from left, Batul Fidaali, Arwa Nomani, and Fareeda Zakir go over a document at Dawoodi Bohra Mosque in Ontario on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Dawoodi Bohra Mosque is hosting the first-ever Women’s Business Expo featuring business women from the community around the world.
(Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. From staying indoors to routines being disrupted, many things have had an impact on our mental health and well-being. To help improve our lives, the Dawoodi Bohra community across the world has come together to encourage healthier global citizens. A national health, safety and…
In celebration of the festive spirit of giving and helping those in need, the Dawoodi Bohras of New Jersey partnered with NJ Clothing Drive and Aldersgate Outreach Community Center to hold a “Clean the Closet” clothing drive. Over the course of a week, community members were encouraged to donate new or lightly used clothing and…
The Dawoodi Bohras of greater Chicago joined other community members to donate, wrap and help deliver over 250 Christmas presents for the children at Little City Foundation of Palatine, Illinois. Helping the less fortunate in society is a priority for the Dawoodi Bohras, and forms part of their global Project Rise initiative. Little City Foundation…
Representatives of the Dawoodi Bohra community of Chicago paid a visit to the Consulate General of India in Chicago earlier this month to meet the newly appointed Consul General, Mr Amit Kumar, and his colleague Mr. Gupta, the Consul for Economic, Commercial and Community Affairs.
It is that time of the year when we are advised to get inoculated against the flu. As we enter the second winter of the global pandemic, it is also a good time to get the COVID-19 booster shot. Vaccines are highly effective at minimizing the risk of infection and hospitalization caused by viruses, as…
Mustansir Husain, a Combat Medic for the Michigan Army National Guard and a member of the Dawoodi Bohra’s Detroit community, has been serving as a member of Michigan’s COVID Response Force, helping test and vaccinate residents of his state. For almost 10 months, Mustansir has been traveling with the Michigan Army National Guard to healthcare…