Dahod district is a district of Gujarat state in western India. This largely tribal district is mostly covered by forests and hills.
63-582: Dahod is a city on the banks of the Dudhimati River in Dahod District in the State of Gujarat , India. It is said that it has taken its name from Saint Dadhichi , who had an Ashram on the bank of Dudhumati river. This city is known for being the birthplace of 6th Mughal emperor Aurangzeb , son of 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan . The city serves as District Headquarters for Dahod District. It
126-436: A Bohra's adult life. The Dawoodi Bohra follow a Fatimid-era tabular calendar which matches the lunar cycle of 354 days (and hence requires no adjustments). The odd-numbered months have 30 days and the even-numbered months have 29 days—except in a leap year when the 12th and final month, Zil Hajj , has 30 days. This contrasts with other Muslim communities, which base the beginnings of specific Islamic months on sightings of
189-578: A believer to the duties owed to Allah, including an oath of allegiance : a vow to accept the spiritual guidance of the Da'i al-Mutlaq wholeheartedly and without reservation. This ceremony, akin to baptism in Christianity , is mandatory to enter the fold of the faith. The mithaq is first taken at whatever age a child is deemed to have reached maturity: most commonly, thirteen years for girls, fourteen or fifteen for boys. These vows are renewed throughout of
252-412: A crocheted white cap with a gold design. Men, adhering to the customs of Muhammad , are expected to grow a full beard. The women wear a two-piece dress called rida, distinct from hijab , purdah , and chador . Its distinguishing features are bright colors, decorative patterns and lace, and the fact that it does not cover a woman's face. The rida is of any colour except black. A flap called pardi
315-463: A journey from Mecca , through the deserts of modern-day Iraq, to Kufa . The Bohras believe that Husayn's sacrifice was foretold by Muhammad, and that he was destined to change the course of Islam as a result of his martyrdom . Remembrance of the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, often linked to the hagiography of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ , is among the most important events of the year for
378-449: A medium to articulate Islamic values and heritage. Though Arabic remains community's dominant liturgical language, Lisan al-Dawat is its language of sermons and its medium of official and day-to-day communication. The Dawoodi Bohras wear distinct attire. The men traditionally dress in a predominantly white, three-piece outfit: kurta , a form of tunic; saaya , an overcoat of equal length; and izaar , loose-fit trousers; with topi ,
441-797: A schism in the community. A majority of Bohras acknowledged Dawood Bin Qutubshah as the rightful successor and henceforth came to be known as Dawoodis (or Da’udis.) Over the next few centuries, the Bohra headquarters moved within India with the changing location of the Dai. The centre of the Da’wah has been in six places: Ahmedabad (eight Dais, from 1567/974 to 1655/1065); Jamnagar in the Kathiawar region of Gujarat (five Dais, from 1655/1065 to 1737/1150); Ujjan in
504-451: A spirit of self-sacrifice, forbearance, and adherence to their faith. During the ʿAshara Mubāraka , the Bohra communities all over the world host a series of majālis twice a day, one each in the morning and in the evening, recounting Husayn ibn Ali's sacrifice, which forms the central theme of the discourse. The majālis led by the Da'i al-Mutlaq on occasion attract hundreds of thousands of followers. To facilitate marriages among
567-464: A total of 640 ). The district had a population density of 582 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,510/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 29.95%. It had a sex ratio of 986 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 60.6%. 9.01% of the population lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 1.95% and 74.32% of the population respectively. Languages of Dahod district (2011) At
630-785: A town in Gujarat, was one of the Bohras who travelled to Yemen to seek knowledge from the Dai. Najmuddin arrived in Yemen while still in his youth and first studied under Hasan bin Nuh al-Bharuchi. He was eventually appointed the 23rd Dai as his successor and became the first from the Indian community to lead the Tayyibi Da’wa as the 24th al-Mutlaq. When Najmuddin died in CE 1567/H 974, the central headquarters of
693-482: Is 214 kilometres (133 mi) from Ahmedabad and 159 kilometres (99 mi) from Vadodara . It is also known as Dohad (meaning "two boundaries", as the borders of the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are nearby). Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb was born in Dahod in 1618, during the reign of Jahangir . Aurangzeb was said to have ordered his ministers to favour this town, as it was his birthplace. Tatya Tope ,
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#1732765997383756-415: Is 80 feet above the plinth: the number signifies the age of Taher Saifuddin , who is buried there. The sanctum of the mausoleum is 51 × 51 feet, which symbolises Saifuddin's position as the 51st Dai al-Mutlaq. The entire Quran is inscribed in gold on its walls, whilst Bismillah is engraved 113 times in precious stones, and four doors, one on each side of the wall, are clad with silver. The inner side of
819-461: Is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat, and it is home to a growing engineering sector. The city has a number of small and medium-sized engineering firms that specialize in areas such as metal fabrication , machining , and tool and die making. Additionally, there are several larger companies that have established manufacturing operations in Dahod, including Siemens India , which plans to manufacture and maintain freight locomotives at its facility in
882-639: Is a famous non-profit eye clinic with a staff of 20+ specialists. It also offers a Diploma in Optometry course. Dahod is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat, and it is home to a growing engineering sector. The city has a number of small and medium-sized engineering firms that specialize in areas such as metal fabrication , machining , and tool and die making. Additionally, there are several larger companies that have established manufacturing operations in Dahod, including Siemens India , which plans to manufacture and maintain freight locomotives at its facility in
945-562: Is also funded in large part by the Da'i al-Mutlaq. The office of the Da'i al-Mutlaq has appointed committees at the city level to oversee the management of this corpus. The Bohras use these loans to finance their enterprises, acquire homes, and pursue higher education. The rite of initiation for the Bohras is the mithaq . This ceremony is a covenant between the believer and God , effected through God's representative on earth. The mithaq binds
1008-416: Is an established brand in tribal handicraft in India and the world. Road Connectivity Dahod is connected to all major towns of Gujarat by public transport service operated by GSRTC . Nearest Airports are Vadodara Airport (125 km), Ahmedabad Airport (210 km) and Indore Airport (190 km). City Dahod is a city but nearest city to Dahod is Indore . Dahod District Dahod
1071-461: Is based on a Neo-Indo-Aryan language, Gujarati , but incorporates a heavy amount of Arabic , Urdu , and Persian vocabulary and is written in the Arabic script naskh style. The Bohras' cultural attire is known as Libas al-Anwar and men usually grow a full beard. Prominent religious festivals include Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi, Eid al-Fitr , Eid al-Adha and Muharram . The majlis is an age-old practise of
1134-555: Is considered to have played an important role in shaping the community's social and economic progress. Community members seek and abide by his counsel in different aspects of life. The 1st Dai, Dhu'ayb bin Musa, was appointed in 1138 (532 H ) in Yemen by Queen Arwa bint Ahmed when the 21st Imam went into seclusion. Over the next 400 years, 23 Dais established the Dawat in Yemen. The seat of the Dawat then transferred from Yemen to India, where
1197-521: Is derived from the traditions of the Fatimid imams ; direct descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima , who ruled over North Africa between the 10th and 11th century CE . Whilst adherence to traditional values is important for the community, they are also known for their mercantilism and forward outlook. Lisan ald-Da'wat is the language of the Bohras. The language
1260-422: Is folded to one side to allow a woman's face to be visible, but it can be worn over the face when desired. Joining each other for meals is a well-known Dawoodi Bohra custom. Families and friends gather around sharing the meal from a large circular tray called thaal . The thaal is raised upon a kundali or tarakti made of wood or metal, on top of a safra , a large cloth that covers the floor. Each course of
1323-751: Is founded on the conviction that there is only one deity, Allah that the Islamic prophet Mohammed is the last of the Prophets and, that the Holy Quran is the message of Allah. They follow the sharia-mandated tenets of Islam, such as reciting the Quran, performing the five daily prayers (Salah), and fasting during the month of Ramadan, and the mandatory Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah and the Prophet's shrine in Medina. At
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#17327659973831386-604: Is fundamental to Bohras' beliefs. The Fatimids , descendants of the Prophet Mohammed, ruled over North Africa and Egypt, Hejaz, and the Levant between the 10th and 11th centuries. They flourished during what Maurice Lombard called the Golden Age of Islam , and were patrons of arts, learning, and scientific discovery. The 14th Imam, al-Mui’zz , founded the city of Cairo and established Al-Azhar University , one of
1449-510: Is in reference to Dawood Bin Qutubshah , the 27th Da'i al-Mutlaq , who emerged as the leader of the majority following a schism in 1588. Dawoodi Bohras culture is a blend of Yemeni, Egyptian, Pakistani , and Indian cultures. Their language Lisan al-Dawat , written in Perso-Arabic script, derives from Arabic , Urdu , Persian , Sanskrit , and Gujarati . Lisan al-Dawat, which takes its basic structure from Gujarati developed as
1512-488: Is located in eastern Gujarat. It is located at the tripoint between Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh . It borders Rajasthan to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the east, Chhota Udaipur district to the south, Panchmahal district to the west and Mahisagar district to the north. The district has two areas: a region of scrubland in the western part of the district and hills in the east. All these areas are covered by forests. The district has several rivers flowing through it:
1575-570: Is the most important of the seven pillars of Islam according to the Dawoodi Bohra faith. The other six pillars are tahaarat (purity in body and thought), salah (daily ritual prayers), zakaat (offering a portion of one's income in the cause of Allah ), sawm (fasting in the month of Ramadan ), hajj (a ritual pilgrimage to Mecca ), and jihad (striving in the way of Allah). The Bohras build mosques wherever they live to congregate for prayers and majalis (religious congregation) for
1638-482: The zikr of Allah and his prophets, imams, and da'is. During the seclusion of the Imam, his vicegerent, al-Dai al-Mutlaq was appointed to lead the community and administer, with complete authority, its secular and religious affairs. The Dai preaches Quranic precepts, which are the foundation of the faith, and guides the community on the path of salvation. Over the nine centuries that this office has existed, each Dai
1701-578: The 24th Dai, Yusuf bin Sulayman Najmuddin , became the first Dai to assume office from this region. Despite territorial and political upheavals through different periods, the Dais persevered and continued to lead the faithful and preserve the faith. The current leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community is the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq, Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin , who lives in India. As of 2021, there are an estimated 1 million Dawoodi Bohras around
1764-463: The 9th month of the Islamic calendar, the Dawoodi Bohras like rest of Islamic world, observe a mandatory fast from dawn to dusk. The Bohras congregate in their local mosques for daily prayers (particularly for the evening prayers), and break the day-long fast with the iftaar ( lit. ' fast breaking ' ) meal together. Ramadan is a month of heightened spirituality activity for
1827-666: The Bohras first eat mithaas (sweet dish), followed by kharaas (savoury dish), and then the main course. Food wastage is frowned upon. Those seated at the thaal are encouraged to take smaller portions and expected to finish those. The Bohra cuisine, influenced by Gujarati , Persian , Yemeni , and Egyptian cuisines, is known for its unique taste and dishes such as bohra-style biryani , dal chaawal palidu (rice, lentils, and curry), kheema samosa (minced mutton samosa ), dabba gosht ( steamed-mutton-in-a-box ), and masala bateta (spicy potatoes). Islam prohibits riba ( lit. ' usury ' ) and interest ;
1890-452: The Bohras that ends with Eid al-Fitr . In the month of Zil Hajj the Bohras undertake hajj and all celebrate Eid al-Adha at its conclusion. In line with Shia traditions, on the 18th of Zil Hajj, the day Muhammad publicly anointed Ali ibn Abi Talib his successor, the Bohras mark celebrate Eid i-Ghadir by , observe fasting, and offering special prayers. Special prayers and congregations are also held during other major events such as
1953-534: The Bohras. Known as ʿAshara Mubāraka ( lit. ' the Blessed Ten ' ), the Dawoodi Bohras congregate for a series of ten majālis ( lit. ' congregations ' ) in the beginning of the month of For them, Husayn ibn Ali's martyrdom epitomizes the values of humanity, justice, and truth. They consider his sacrifice and stand against tyranny, to offer lessons in bravery, loyalty, and compassion. These values, they believe, inculcate in them
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2016-583: The Dawoodi Bohra, Taher Saifuddin, the 51st Da'i al-Mutlaq, started Rasm-e Saifee in Jamnagar c. 1952 and later institutionalised it c. 1963 . During Rasm-e Saifee multiple nikah are solemnized at the hands of the Da'i al-Mutlaq and his representatives. Saifuddin's son and successor, Mohammed Burhanuddin , founded the International Taiseer al-Nikah Committee (ITNC), which now organizes Rasm-e Saifee throughout
2079-412: The Dawoodi Bohras follow the practice of Qardan Hasana ( lit. ' good loan ' ), which means interest-free loans. Based on the ideal of benefitting the borrower (as opposed to the lender), this model has played an important role in the economic growth of the community. Qardan Hasana contributions from the Bohras are voluntarily made to an institutionally-maintained loan corpus, which
2142-646: The Da’wah were transferred from Yemen to Gujarat by his Indian successor, Jalal bin Hasan . When the 26th al-Dai al-Mutlaq died in CE 1589/H 997, he was succeeded by Dawood Bin Qutubshah . However, three years later, Sulayman bin Hasan, a high-ranking dignitary in Yemen, claimed the succession to the leadership of the community for himself. This succession dispute was brought before the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1597. A special tribunal decided in favour of Dawood Bin Qutubshah. However, this did not dissolve tensions, leading to
2205-697: The Panam, Khan, Kalutari, Machhan and Anas. These rivers are tributaries of the Mahi . Aurangzeb was born in Dahod in 1648. Before Indian independence in 1948, Dahod district was part of the Sunth princely state. In October and November 1913 its villages were raided by the Bhils under Govindgiri who were encamped in the Mangarh Hills to the northeast. It was 8.99% urban at the 2001 census. The population of
2268-522: The Prophet through his grandson Imam Husain , to carry on the task of leading the faithful. When the imam chooses to withdraw from public view, he is represented by the Al-Da'i al-Mutlaq (unrestricted missionary) who, like the imam, preserves and protects the faith until the imam's return. After the 21st Imam chose seclusion in 1132, the Al-dai al-mutlaq operated from Yemen and subsequently from India, for over
2331-601: The aftermath of a severe drought in Kathiawar. The 43rd Dai, Abdeali Saifuddin, invited 12,000 of his followers to Surat, and provided food, work and lodgings for all of them. His only conditions were that they learn and practice vocational skills, and he gave them their earnings when it was time for them to leave Surat. Many from this group decided to use this capital to venture forth to trade in East Africa. A century on from Abdeali Saifuddin, Taher Saifuddin acceded to
2394-527: The city. Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary is a mixed, deciduous forest , located near Devgadh Baria in Dohad district , at Gujarat 's border with Madhya Pradesh , within the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests ' ecoregion . The maximum area covered is in Gujarat. Ratanmahal Sanctuary is near by River Paanam (a major river of Central Gujarat ), which helps to preserve the ecological balance in
2457-604: The city. In recent years, the real estate in Dahod has increased in value considerably. Dahod has been part of international service organization Lions Clubs International, five clubs are active in community service here. The town's Najmi Masjeed mosque, inaugurated in 2002, is one of the largest mosques in the Dawoodi Bohra community. Dahod is also famous for its handicraft products by Sahaj- An Organisation for Women's Development, an NGO with outreach to 3000 women. Founded in 2001, Sahaj creates fine handicraft products and
2520-597: The community in which they congregate on major dates in the Islamic calendar. The Bohra community during their gatherings, eat in groups of eight or nine people, seated around a big metal plate called a thaal. Dawoodi Bohras are a subset of the Taiyebi sect of the Musta'li branch of Isma'ilism , itself a branch of Shia Islam. Reverence for the Fatimid Imams, whose lineage traces back to Mohammed's daughter Fatima
2583-531: The core of their faith is the belief that the Ahl al-Bayt , members of the Prophet Mohammed's family, are the rightful imams and successors of the like all Shia Muslims, they hold that Ali bin Abi Talib, the Prophet Mohammed's legatee, succeeded him and provided an interpretation and explanation of the Holy Quran. A fundamental tenet of the Dawoodi Bohra faith is that there will always be an imam on earth, descended from
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2646-420: The day Muhammad first began his Da'wah ( lit. ' mission ' ), the night of Isra and Mi'raj , the birthday of Muhammad , the urs mubarak ( lit. ' remembrance day ' ) of prominent community leaders, and the birthday of the current Da'i al-Mutlaq. The grandson of Prophet Muhammad Husayn ibn Ali was martyred along with his family and companions on the plains of Karbala while on
2709-468: The district is mostly rural, and a majority of the district's residents are tribals, mostly Bhils . Dahod District also has the second largest population of the Dawoodi Bohra sect of Ismā'īlī Muslims in India. At the 2011 census Dahod District had a population of 2,127,086, roughly equal to the nation of Namibia or the US state of New Mexico . It was the 215th most populous district in India (out of
2772-554: The faith and authoring seminal works. The 19th Dai, Idris Imaduddin , wrote numerous works, including a comprehensive and detailed history of the Fatimid faith. Meanwhile, the community in Gujarat had maintained ties with their Dais in Yemen, who closely supervised their affairs and regularly welcomed Bohra delegations from Gujarat. During this time, the community grew in size, especially in Cambay, Patan, Sidhpur, and Ahmedabad. Yusuf bin Sulayman Najmuddin , originally from Sidhpur ,
2835-607: The first Da'i al-Mutlaq . Succession to the office of al-Da'i al-Mutlaq happens through nass , whereby each Da'i appoints a successor in his own lifetime. As of 2024 the chain of succession was uninterrupted. The roots of the community's establishment in India go back to the Fatimid era, when Al Mustansir Billah , the 18th Imam, sent a Dai named Abdullah from Yemen to initiate the Da’wah on his behalf. Abdullah arrived in Cambay (modern day Khambhat , Gujarat) in AD 1067/H 460 and soon won many converts, including local rulers. Abdullah
2898-521: The forest, besides water conservation. The sanctuary is also known as "Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary," due to its population of sloth bears . As with Purna Wildlife Sanctuary , Ratanmahal has experienced extinctions in its population of birds . Dawoodi Bohra The Dawoodi Bohras are a religious denomination within the Ismā'īlī branch of Shia Islam . They number approximately one million worldwide and have settled in over 40 countries around
2961-441: The freedom fighter, is known to have absconded in Dahod. He is believed to have lived his last days in this region. It was previously within the boundaries of Panchmahal District . However, in 2006, Dahod was recognized as a separate district. Urban Bank Hospital is situated here. The foundation stone for a dental college was laid by the trust of philanthropist Girdharlal Sheth. The railway colony, also known as Parel area of Dahod
3024-1051: The hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's flagship Smart Cities Mission . As per the 2011 census, Dahod had a population of 130,503. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Dahod had an average literacy rate of 83.57%, higher than the national average of 74.04%. Educational institutions in Dahod include: Hindi Higher Secondary School, Hindi Primary School, Edu Nova, St. Stephen's Higher Secondary School, R.R.Dabiyal Primary School, Government Engineering College. St. Mary's School, Government Polytechnic, M.Y. High School, S&I Dadararwala higher secondary school, Little Flowers School, Shashi Dhan Day School, Jamali English School, Burhani English Medium School, R.L. Pandya High School, Sunrise Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Shree Gnanjyot Secondary and High Secondary School, and Aadivasi Secondary and Higher Secondary School. Many other village government schools. Kachori , Samosa , Ratlami sev and Panipuri are
3087-461: The last 450 years. The Dais are considered to have played an important role in shaping the lives of Dawoodi Bohras and contributing to the community's progress over the last nine centuries. Mostly self-reliant, the Bohras are typically well-educated traders, businesspersons, and entrepreneurs. The word "Bohra" comes from the Gujarati word vohrvu or vyavahar , meaning "to trade". Their heritage
3150-453: The main namkeen of the city. Dahod is also known for Mattha and Pakwan . Ratlami Sev Bhandar, Shree Krishna Bhojnalay and Dhaval Restaurant are the hotspot for snacks in Dahod and is famous for its Kachori all over Gujarat. Dahod is also a medical hub for Gujarat, and surrounding areas of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Dahod hosts some non-profit health centers like Urban hospital, Anjuman Trust, and Government Hospital. Drashtri Netralaya
3213-410: The meal is served one after the other for those seated at the thaal to share. The meal begins and ends with a taste of salt, traditionally said to cleanse the palate and prevent diseases. Bohras usually wear a topi (cap)during the meal and eat with their hands. A common etiquette is for the host to offer to wash their guests' hands using a chilamchi lota (basin and jug). At community feasts,
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#17327659973833276-497: The moon crescent. Dawoodi Bohras observe all significant occasions on the Muslim calendar, such as Muharram, Ramadan, Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha and Mawlid al Nabi. They also observe some occasions particular to their sect, such as the death anniversaries of previous dais and the birthday of the current dai. These occasions typically bring together members of the community for educational sermons and communal meals. During Ramadan ,
3339-404: The office of al-Dai al-Mutlaq as the 51st Dai, He is credited with revitalising the community by restructuring its organisation on modern lines. He shifted the community headquarters from Surat to Mumbai, which had become a major centre of trade and commerce in India. His emphasis on acquiring higher education across disciplines saw many young Dawoodi Bohras go on to settle in different parts of
3402-543: The oldest universities in the world. Before the empire's decline, Al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah , the 20th Fatimid imam, directed his grand emissary, Arwa bint Ahmad , the Sulayhid queen of Yemen, to establish the office of the Da'i al-Mutlaq ( lit. ' unrestricted missionary ' ) to act as vicegerent for his son, the 21st Imam Al-Tayyib Abu'l-Qasim and to lead the faithful. Arwa bint Ahmad appointed Zoeb bin Musa as
3465-482: The present-day state of Madhya Pradesh (two Dais, from 1737/1150 to 1779/1193); Burhanpur , Madhya Pradesh (one Dai, from 1779/1193 to 1785/1200); Surat in the present-day state of Gujarat (eight Dais, from 1785/1200 to 1933/1351) and Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, where the current Dai resides. Starting in the early 19th century, some community members emigrated in search of better livelihoods. The first wave of Bohra traders to migrate to East Africa did so in
3528-401: The time of the 2011 Census of India , 96.29% of the population in the district spoke Gujarati , 2.14% Bhili and 1.18% Hindi as their first language. There is a government polytechnic college since 1963 and it was started by Indian prime minister Mr. Moraraji Desai and now government degree engineering college is also there. The degree college is affiliated to Gujarat University. Dahod
3591-495: The traveling Bohras. A Bohra mausoleum typically has white exteriors with a golden finial at the apex of the dome. The interior is usually lit up in incandescent light and Quranic verses are inscribed on its walls. These mausoleums embody several meanings in the form of their structure and build. As an example, Raudat Tahera , an austere structure in Mumbai, has a range of intricacies its design. The inner height of Raudat Tahera
3654-569: The world, resulting in thriving new communities. As Muslims, the Dawoodi Bohras believe in Tawhid , Islam's central monotheistic concept of a single, indivisible God ( Allah ). They recite the Shahada (Islamic holy creed): "There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, Ali is the guardian of Allah". Walayah – devotion to Allah, Muhammad , his family , and his descendants –
3717-528: The world. The majority reside in the India and Pakistan . A sizeable diaspora is spread across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and East Africa. The Bohras are primarily traders and businesspersons, while some are industrialists and skilled professionals. The word Bohra takes root in the Gujarati word vohrvu , in reference to their traditional occupation as traders. The prefix Dawoodi
3780-567: The world. The majority of the Dawoodi Bohra community resides in India, with sizable congregations in Pakistan, Yemen, East Africa, and the Middle East. They also have a growing presence in Europe, North America, and Australia. The present leader is the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq, Mufaddal Saifuddin who assumed office in January 2014. The Dawoodi Bohras are a close-knit Muslim community. Their faith
3843-518: The year at various religious events. Burhanuddin's successor, Mufaddal Saifuddin , continues to uphold the tradition. It is customary among the Bohras to visit mausoleums, mosques, and other places of religious importance in Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, and India. In most places, a community-administered complex ( mazaar ) provides accommodation, business centers, dining, and various recreational activities to
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#17327659973833906-560: Was the first Wali ( representative) in India. The seclusion of al-Tayyib led to the establishment of the office of al-Dai al-Mutlaq in Yemen. The Indian community which had pledged allegiance to the Fatimids continued to remain loyal to the Dais in Yemen. This resulted in a secession with the Hafizis, led by Al-Tayyib's uncle, Abd al-Majid. Twenty-three Dais operated from their mountain bases in Yemen for nearly four centuries, preserving
3969-499: Was built by the British and it still follows the same architecture. There is also a western railway locomotive workshop here, and this area contributes to population of mostly people from other states, working here in railways workshop. Dahod is taking step into digital era also. Iskcon Dahod also functions here for the welfare of society by providing them cultural and value–based education, youth program. Dahod has been selected as one of
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