Who is the head of Bohra community?
Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin
His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the Religious Head of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in Mumbai today.
Are Bohra Brahmins?
“Bohras were originally Brahmins and follow Hindu rituals and, in their homes, keep Lord Ganesha’s idol,” said one of the RSS functionaries who did not wish to be named. And Sunni Bohras, another sect of Bohras, number around 12-15 lakh. There are, however, serious differences between Bohras and other Islamic sects.
How many Bohras are in India?
Of the million-odd Dawoodi Bohras in the world, over 500,000 live in India, where they are known for their progressive views, high levels of education and distinctive cuisine.
How many bohras are in India?
Which caste is Bohra in Nepal?
Bohara (Nepali: बोहरा), also known as Bohora (बोहोरा) or Bohara (बोहरा), is a Brahmin (bahun) and Chhetri surname of the Khas community of Nepal. Bohara belonged to Thar Ghar aristocracy group which assisted the rulers of Gorkha Kingdom.
What kind of last name is Vohra?
Indian (Panjab) : Hindu (Khatri) and Sikh name based on the name of a clan in the Khatri community. It is of uncertain origin, but is popularly thought to derive from Sanskrit vyūha ‘battle array’.
Who are the first Dawoodi Bohras in Singapore?
By the last decade of the 19th century, Dawoodi Bohras were establishing businesses in Singapore. Among the first families were Essabhai Motabhi, Abbasbhai Nakhoda, Sheikh Abdullahbhai, Esufallybhai Jafferbhai Motiwala and Tyebalibhai Sithawala. More Dawoodi Bohras arrived in the 1920’s to either join existing firms or to start on their own.
Is the Dawoodi Bohra community a global community?
The Mumbai headquartered Dawoodi Bohra community has a rich legacy of business, overseas maritime trade and today, a strong global community network that connects its 1 million faithful, wherever they are in real time. The community’s strength is its network, even 1,000 years ago, even without technology.
Where is the old generation Masjid in Singapore?
Sandwiched between high-rise buildings, this old generation masjid was established by the Dawoodi Bohra community in Singapore as early as 1829. Conveniently located in the Central district, it can accommodate up to 150 people. It is also frequented by office workers in the Hill Street and High Street areas.