Features Archives - The Dawoodi Bohras

In this interview we speak to Hatim, one of the five members of Strike Team Alpha which broke the Guinness World Record for the highest altitude LAN party on earth.

Aljamea

The Annual Examinations of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah: An Intellectual Renaissance

February 8, 2022

Each year the al-Imtihan al-Sanawi (annual examin...

Culture & Tradition

Lisan al-Dawat: The Dawoodi Bohra Language

December 10, 2021

Lisan al-Dawat is a unique cultural hallmark of the Dawoodi Bohra community which combines elements from Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Gujarati

Features

Adding to the Flavour of South India

October 27, 2021

From Biryani on wheels to five exclusive outlets, How Jeff Biriyani brought the Bombay taste to Kerala

Features

In Conversation with Gardening Enthusiast, Maryam Suratwala

October 17, 2021

Maryam is a gardening enthusiast who initiated a community garden in the Fremont masjid complex to educate younger generations about food sustainability

Cuisine

Meet the Bohras of Chennai

September 14, 2021

The Dawoodi Bohra community has called Chennai home for many years. This articles looks at their history, culture and present day initiatives.