On October 29th, 2023, the Dawoodi Bohra community of Seattle came together at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland, Washington, to pay tribute to the environmental vision of their global faith leader, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. Together with Kirkland Parks and Recreation, who worked diligently to provide a beautiful venue and coordinate logistics, the community…
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Oct
Oct
Published in the Queens Gazette The Dawoodi Bohra community of New York hosted a Tree Planting event at its masjid complex on Springfield Boulevard, Queens, on Saturday, October 14. The event was held to mark the 80th birthday celebration of the community’s global leader, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, and as a tribute to his…
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Sep
Sep
Bohra communities around the world are coming together to mark the 80th birthday of His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, leader of the Dawoodi Bohras, by planting native trees in their local cities. His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin regularly emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship and urges Bohras to be conscientious of their impact on the…
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Aug
Aug
Nearly 40 Dawoodi Bohra youngsters from throughout the US convened at Mohammedi Masjid in Fremont, California, to hike to the summit of White Mountain. This endeavor brought together men and women adventurers for a journey that would not only test their physical limits but also foster camaraderie and create lifetime memories. Nestled within the Inyo…
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Jul
Jul
Arfakhashad Munaim Recognized as a 40 Under Forty Honoree In a celebration of professional achievement and community betterment, the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce proudly announced its 8th class of 40 Under Forty Honorees. The event, held at the elegant Hyatt Regency Westlake in Westlake Village on July 21, 2023, was a testament to…
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Jun
Jun
To make a positive impact on World Environment Day in June 2023, the Los Angeles Dawoodi Bohra’s Project Rise team partnered with Volunteer Cleaning Communities for a street cleanup near Ezzi Masjid. Exemplifying the power of community collaboration, 20 volunteers equipped with gloves, trash bags, and metal tongs were divided into two teams. Together, they…
This story was originally published by Decibel at Austin PBS by author Blair Waltman-Alexin | Monday, March 20th 2023
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May
May
Dawoodi Bohras around the world continue to fulfill their duty as responsible stewards of the earth by committing to environmental sustainability. One of the biggest pollutants in our natural environment is single-use plastics. The Dawoodi Bohras are addressing this issue through a range of waste initiatives, including recycling, composting, and reducing the use of plastic….
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May
May
The Dawoodi Bohra community of Fremont came together to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr at Mohammedi Masjid with a strong emphasis on patriotism, unity, and community service. The event was attended by esteemed state and local officials, congressional offices, and non-profit community partners. The event started with the raising of the US and California flags and young…
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Apr
Apr
As the sun sets on a cool April evening, the azaan, or Islamic call to prayer, fills the prayer hall on Sunset Trail in Conroe. The congregants of Dawoodi Bohra of the Woodlands gather in the prayer hall to offer their evening prayers. Soon after, their day-long fast is broken with dates, sweetened milk, hot…
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