Medical professionals from London’s Dawoodi Bohra community organised a Community Health Check Programme at the community’s Northolt centre on 7th January 2026 in the lead up to Ashara Mubaraka. The initiative, organised by the community’s Department of Health & Wellbeing, welcomed neighbours and local workers for free health assessments and practical advice on healthy living. It…
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The Dawoodi Bohra community across the United Kingdom marked World Cancer Day with a series of campaigns spanning 10 cities, raising vital funds and awareness for cancer patients through its global philanthropic initiative, Project Rise. From London to Leicester, Bradford to Manchester, community centres mobilised volunteers to host bake sales, cancer awareness talks, and educational…
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Diabetes demands daily discipline. It is not a condition eased by a quick pill or a seasonal fix, but a long-term lifestyle challenge that requires constant vigilance and informed choices. According to Diabetes UK, “more than 5.8 million people in the UK are now living with diabetes,” the highest figure on record. In response, Dawoodi…
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Adnan Gohar is a London-based creative and photographer. Through his agency, he helps brands craft memorable packaging and offline experiences. He is also a podcaster who likes to explore topics related to trust, growth, and human connection. In this blog, he gives his take about his creative process and why instinct matters more to him…
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Dawoodi Bohra community centres in Bradford, Croydon, Leicester, London and Nottingham organised a series of events at the beginning of June to mark Global Wellness Day 2025, mobilising hundreds of volunteers for fitness challenges and educational talks. More than 500 participants took part in the nationwide initiative collecting over 150 bags of litter, planting trees with local officials,…
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The Dawoodi Bohra communities in Leicester, Birmingham, and London recently organised wellness-focused events for their senior members, emphasising physical health, mental well-being, and social connection. These initiatives reflect broader efforts across the UK to address the needs of an ageing population, demonstrating how community-led solutions can help address national challenges. In Leicester, seniors engaged in…
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The London Dawoodi Bohra community recently had the honour of breaking their fasts alongside local and international guests. Shahzada Ammar Jamaluddin, President of the London Dawoodi Bohras and brother of His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, presided over the Iftar dinners.
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The Ladies of London, a Dawoodi Bohra women’s empowerment group, recently held a Brownie Sundae Fundraiser to raise funds for the National Literacy Trust. Dawoodi Bohras have always been encouraged to pursue both religious and secular education, and literacy is the foundation upon which an education rests. Data shows that 1 in 4 adults in…
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For Muslims, Ramadan is not only the month of prayer and fasting, but also a time of giving and supporting those in need. This year, young volunteers from the London Dawoodi Bohra community came together to set up an iftar stall in which they sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support,…
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The Iftar dinner was attended by esteemed guests, including the High Commissioner of India, Shri Vikram K Doraiswami, the Diplomatic Counselor of Iraq, Mr Haider Sultan, the Mayor of Ealing, Madame Mayor Mohinder Midha, local Ealing Council members, and neighbouring businesses.