The Dawoodi Bohra community of Singapore extended a warm welcome to Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Emeritus Senior Minister and former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong at the community’s Burhani Masjid complex on April 25, 2026. The event brought together distinguished guests from the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore (MUIS), the Ministry of Culture,…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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In this interview, Tasneem Maimoon shares her experiences as an organic planter and the impact it has had on her life.
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This article explores the philosophy behind Dawoodi Bohra migrations throughout the community’s history.
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Nomanbhoy and Sons has been in business for over a century in Singapore. Hanif Nomanbhoy speaks about the invaluable relationships the business has cultivated and how they are sustained.
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Izzuddin Taherally was awarded the highest Singapore National Day Award by President Yacob for his exemplary social service.
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