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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This story was covered by BBC News For many children, a hospital admission brings more than just medical treatment. It can also mean unfamiliar sounds, bright lights and anxiety in an unfamiliar environment. A new sensory room, gifted by Birmingham’s Dawoodi Bohra community, has opened its doors to young patients admitted to Midland Metropolitan University…
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By Tasneem Ebrahim Tasneem Ebrahim is a UK secondary school biology teacher based in Birmingham with over a decade of classroom experience. She holds an MSc in Teaching and Learning from the University of Oxford. In this reflective piece, she writes about how AI is reshaping education and the role of the teacher. Fourteen years…
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This article was originally published in the Milton Keynes Citizen. The Dawoodi Bohras of Milton Keynes were honoured to attend an impactful International Women’s Day event hosted by Ms. Emily Darlington, Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes Central. The gathering celebrated women’s achievements, promoted equality, and highlighted the importance of safety and respect for all….
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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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By Tasneem Merchant In the early hours of the morning when the world is still stirring awake, an older woman stirs a broth in a large vessel and chops several kilos of onions with seasoned hands. She roasts coconut as she prepares the African-Indian curry, kuku paka, as well as minding badam pak – a…
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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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Dr Salim Jivanji is a paediatric cardiologist and an Editor of Challenging Concepts in Congenital and Acquired Heart Disease in the Young: A Case-Based Approach with Expert Commentary published by Oxford University Press. He specialises in diagnosing congenital and acquired heart conditions in children and has more than 13 years of experience behind his back….
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The Dawoodi Bohras of Bradford presented a cultural exhibition at The Beacon’s family day in Lister Park on 28th August, attracting more than 1,000 visitors despite the rainy weather. At their stall, the community showcased traditional crafts, the distinctive Dawoodi Bohra attire, and information boards displaying the community’s history. Visitors sampled Bohra cuisine, including malido,…
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This story was covered by the BBC The Dawoodi Bohra community has partnered with the Bradford Council’s Countryside Service and the Aire Rivers Trust to launch a major restoration project at Bingley North Bog — a 10,000-year-old bog regarded as one of the Bradford district’s most precious natural sites. Funded entirely through Project Rise, the Dawoodi…