The lure and excitement of T20 cricket swept through the Colombo Dawoodi Bohra community this November as 53 young players participated in a week-long cricket league organised by the Bohra Sports Club (BSC). “All the teams trained rigorously for a month in the lead up—focusing on skills, stamina, and team bonding,” said team captain Mustafa…
Author Archives: Moiz Jamali
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Sep
Sep
To celebrate the blessed occasion of Mawlid al-Nabi, the Dawoodi Bohra community of Chattogram organised a Quran and Naat recitation event at their community centre on September 20, 2025. The event brought together distinguished guests including the Honourable Mayor of Chattogram, Dr Shahadat Hossein, senior government officials, honorary consuls of several countries, doctors, industrialists, and…
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Aug
Aug
The Dawoodi Bohra community in Singapore marked the nation’s 60th National Day with a gathering at Burhani Masjid, bringing together members of the community, interfaith leaders, and guests from diverse backgrounds to celebrate unity, heritage, and national pride. Guest of Honour Mr. Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and…
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May
May
Zainab Topiwala is a 14-year-old budding artist from Singapore. A student at Little Artists Singapore, she has recently garnered international recognition with the opportunity to exhibit her painting at the prestigious Linda Farrell Gallery in Paris. In this interview, Zainab reflects on exhibiting in the City of Art and the initial artistic inklings that sparked…
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Apr
Apr
The Dawoodi Bohra community of Singapore welcomed distinguished guests, including Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean, policy leaders, diplomats, leaders from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), academics, business leaders, and members of various interfaith organisations, for an Eid gathering at their community centre on April 12, 2025. Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean, guest of…
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Apr
Apr
For the Dawoodi Bohras of Singapore, Iftar in Ramadan took a sustainable turn this year as they gifted tea thermoses to community members to avoid using disposable items. Each Ramadan, the community centre at Masjid al Burhani is a buzz of activity, as community members gather for 30 days to pray and to break their…
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Mar
Mar
The Dawoodi Bohra community of Colombo hosted an Iftar gathering at the community centre in Bambalapitiya, Colombo on March 5, 2025. The event brought together dignitaries, diplomats, and members of the Dawoodi Bohra community to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan. The program commenced with the recitation of the Quran followed by the renditions of Arabic…
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Jul
Jul
Women members of the Dawoodi Bohra community warmly welcomed former President of Singapore and current Chancellor of Singapore University of Social Sciences, Madam Halimah Yacob at their community centre in July 2024. The program, attended by over 60 women, commenced with the recitation of the holy Quran followed by a welcome speech which paid recognition…