On World Environment Day, volunteers from the Dawoodi Bohra Community of Bradford dedicated their time and effort to a vital environmental initiative by the River Aire in Baildon. In a process known as “balsam bashing,” the volunteers worked tirelessly to remove invasive non-native Himalayan balsam plants from the riverbank, aiming to protect and restore the native ecosystem.
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Jun
Jun
In celebration of World Environment Day – the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment – the Dawoodi Bohra community of Manchester organised a highly informative and engaging event for its members to share good environmental practices. The event included a recycling workshop by Biffa, a leading integrated waste…
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May
May
Yusuf Anjarwalla, an avid runner and member of the Manchester Dawoodi Bohra community, recently achieved a remarkable feat by completing the Manchester 2024 Marathon. Yusuf’s running journey is a compelling tale of determination and dedication. It began in 2012 when he took his first steps as a runner to raise money for The Christie NHS…
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May
May
In recent years, the popularity of vaping has surged among both adults and adolescents, with many turning to electronic cigarettes as an alternative to traditional smoking. Some even view it as a harmless pastime. Counteracting misinformation about vaping, Dr Mulla Murtaza Salem – a consultant vascular surgeon at Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham and a…
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Apr
Apr
A host of local dignitaries gathered for the Dawoodi Bohras’ multifaith luncheon in celebration of Eid ul Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan.
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Apr
Apr
Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, recently served as the backdrop for an inspiring adventure undertaken by a father-son duo from the Manchester community of Dawoodi Bohras. Twelve-year-old Abbas Khambalia and his father Dr. Hussein Khambalia not only set out to conquer this monumental mountain but also aimed to raise over £20,000 for kidney care initiatives in Tanzania, the homeland of Dr. Khambalia’s parents.
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Apr
Apr
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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Jan
Jan
NHS Doctor and TV Presenter Dr Amir Khan, Naz Shah MP, and Dr Sofia Buncy MBE, Deputy Lieutenant For West Yorkshire, were among several VIP guests to attend a dinner hosted by the Dawoodi Bohra community of Bradford to celebrate His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin being honoured with “Nishan-e-Pakistan”, Pakistan’s highest civilian award. His Holiness…
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Dec
Dec
Digital poverty – the lack of computers, smartphones, & the internet – can negatively impact a person’s access to education, employment, and social services. With today’s increasing reliance on digital platforms at school and work, those who do not have access to these technologies are at a significant disadvantage. Recognising the importance of addressing digital…
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Dec
Dec
Earlier this year, Haider Ali, a radiologist and member of the Manchester community of Dawoodi Bohras, travelled to Mongolia to participate in a visit organised by RAD-AID to exchange knowledge on MRI scanning. Radiology – the use of imaging techniques such as X-rays, MRI scans, and ultrasounds to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries inside…