Where are Dawoodi Bohra from?

There is a huge population of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Chennai. Though they are scattered across the city, the majority of them still live in Royapuram and George Town.

Who is Dai in Bohra?

Mufaddal Saifuddin
Within the Dawoodi Bohras, the current Da’i is Mufaddal Saifuddin. The last Da’i was Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, who died in 2014. The vast majority of Dawoodi Bohras recognize Saifuddin as the 53rd incumbent. The current seat of the Dawoodi Bohra Da’i is in Mumbai, India.

What is the belief of Bohra?

The Dawoodi Bohras are known to be a close-knit community who, like all Muslims, follow the tenets of Islam; namely reciting the Quran, praying five times a day, fasting during the month of Ramadan, performing the pilgrimages of Hajj and Umra and offering Zakat.

Is Bohra a Indian community?

Dawoodi Bohras are a blend of Yemeni, Egyptian, African, Pakistani, and Indian cultures.

What is the nationality of Dawoodi Bohra?

Dawoodi Bohra. The Dawoodi Bohras are a sect within the Ismā’īlī branch of Shia Islam. The largest populations of Dawoodi Bohras reside in India, Pakistan, Yemen, East Africa and the Middle East. There are also significant numbers living in Europe, North America, South East Asia and Australia.

What is the Dawoodi Bohra way of fasting?

During Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, the Dawoodi Bohras observe mandatory fast from dusk to dawn. The Bohras congregate in their local mosques for daily prayers, but particularly for the evening prayers, and break the day-long fast and have the iftaar ( lit. ‘fast breaking’) meal together.

Who are the Bohras and what do they believe?

Predominantly informed by the Fatimid philosophy and theology, there’s a marked emphasis on gender equality and philanthropy. Mostly self-reliant, the Bohras are typically traders, businesspersons, and entrepreneurs. The word “Bohra”, in fact, comes from the Gujarati word vohrvu or vyavahar, meaning “to trade”.

What is the etymology of the word Bohra?

Name and etymology. The word Bohra comes from the Gujarati word ‘vohrvun’ (to trade), in reference to their traditional occupation. The term Dawoodi comes from the support given to Dawood Bin Qutubshah during a schism that the community faced in 1592 when there was a leadership dispute.