Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Dawoodi Bohra community across the world have been part of numerous efforts to help curb the spread of the pandemic, provide medical care and supplies in the face of widespread shortages, facilitate vaccination and bring relief to those in need.
COVID-19
Health Guidelines
Adhering to the guidelines published by international, state and local health authorities as well as all government regulations, the Dawoodi Bohra community throughout the world always endeavors to do its part in maintaining public health and safety. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this has included social distancing, wearing masks, and adhering to the utmost standards of hygiene, especially during food preparation and relief efforts. Most social and spiritual gatherings have also been suspended during this period.
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Relief Efforts
Following the guidance of His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the worldwide Bohra community has participated in relief efforts to help those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. In hundreds of cities, community members provided, and continue to provide, food rations and cooked meals as well as essentials such as medical equipment and face masks.
Project Rise Supports Hospitals in Rural Telangana
Project Rise Volunteers Across India Join Fight Against Second Wave of Covid
Community run Hospital in Kolkata Transformed into Covid Care Facility
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Frontline Heroes
The Dawoodi Bohra community is proud of its doctors and first responders on the front lines, who dedicate themselves to caring for patients. In addition, Bohra communities support and appreciate the services of local heroes such as hospital staff, firefighters and law enforcement.
Honouring our Community Kitchen Covid Heroes
Covid Heroes: Saifee Ambulance
Dr Kaid Johar Treated Patients Throughout Lockdown
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Life During the Pandemic
Like others around the globe, many Dawoodi Bohras have experienced tremendous changes in their lifestyle, work, education, and religious observations due to pandemic restrictions. Though challenging at times, community members look for the silver lining in the cloud of lockdowns—finding new ways to connect, discovering novel business opportunities and transforming their homes into centres of spirituality and learning.
Dawoodi Bohras Observe Ashara Mubaraka at Home
Making Lemonade out of Lockdown Lemons
Virtual Eid Celebrations in San Francisco
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Vaccination
Throughout the world, Bohra communities continue to aid local authorities in vaccination efforts both by taking the vaccine themselves and creating awareness within their broader societies about the safety and necessity of being vaccinated. Community run medical institutes also organise numerous vaccination drives to ensure that more people have access to vaccines.
Bohras in Bradford See Large Covid Vaccine Uptake
Bohras in Mississauga Setup Popup Vaccination Clinic
Bohras Open Vaccination Centre in South Mumbai
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Reflections
The spread of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns afforded community members ample opportunity to pause and reflect on the pandemic and its numerous implications both on their own personal lives as well as on society at large.