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.
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Earlier this month, members of the Dawoodi Bohras’ Northolt Manor Cricket Club volunteered for the ‘Who is Hussain’ food drive in Acton, West London. The food drive provided care packages, hygiene kits, fresh meals, and hot drinks for those in need in Acton and the surrounding area. “Who is Hussain” is a grassroots organisation that…
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Dawoodi Bohras communities across the UK came together over the last month to raise much-needed funds for the international earthquake relief effort. Community members in London, Leicester and Nottingham hosted local fundraisers to gather donations for the charity White Helmets, a volunteer organisation that provides support with medical evacuation, urban search and rescue, and essential service delivery.
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Dawoodi Bohras of London joined together to make special holiday packets for students and their families of Belvue High School in Northolt, Ealing.
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Ladies of London, a grassroots organisation of women from the London Dawoodi Bohra community with a special focus on community outreach and philanthropy, recently held their 5th annual Macmillan Afternoon Chai fundraiser.
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As technology advances, nature struggles to keep pace with the consequences of industrial progress. Sustainable living has been taken for granted and a culture of convenience, defined by the take-make-waste system has negatively impacted almost every aspect of life. This attitude, combined with an influx of waste generation in our lifestyles has heightened human and…
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Father-of-two Yusuf Zakir (Orange County, California) reflects on the educational, spiritual and emotional value of attending Ashara Mubaraka
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Ashara Mubaraka, or the Blessed Ten, is a period of ten days at the start of the Islamic new year that is dedicated to remembering the sacrifice of the Prophet Mohammed’s grandson, Imam Husain. His commitment to the universal values of justice, truth, humanity, and liberty serve as a potent message that reverberates across generations and communities.
Around 12,500 Dawoodi Bohras from across the globe arrived in London for Ashara Mubaraka sermons which commenced from 30th July 2022.