A new paediatric ward dedicated to the treatment and rehabilitation of children with disabilities was inaugurated on Thursday at Firozabari Disabled Children Hospital, a specialised healthcare facility operated by the Bangladesh Council for Child Welfare (BCCW). Established by the Dawoodi Bohra community’s global social welfare initiative, Project Rise, the ward expands the hospital’s capacity to…
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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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This story was reported by Daily Mirror The Dawoodi Bohra community in Sri Lanka hosted the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) National Competition on March 28 at Burhani Serendib School in Colombo, bringing together 66 teams and over 500 students from across the country. Held under the theme “Robots Meet Culture,” the event focused on promoting…
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The Dawoodi Bohra community in Sri Lanka has undertaken the restoration and enhancement of the Bambalapitiya Railway Station as part of its continued commitment to public service and civic contribution. This project forms part of the Government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” and “Dream Destination” programmes and contributes to a broader national initiative aimed at transforming 100…
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hosted His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the leader of the worldwide Dawoodi Bohra community at the Presidential Secretariat on 10 February 2026. In an Instagram post, the president said, “I respectfully conveyed my appreciation for the spiritual leader’s visit to Sri Lanka and engaged in a cordial discussion with him.” View…
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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…
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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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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…