The breathtakingly beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia, is home to more than 200 members of the Dawoodi Bohra community. Some of these members have lived in Vancouver for more than 45 years.
“While many of us come from different backgrounds, religions, and even native countries, we stand together today as Canadians, united in accepting this nation as our own, and celebrating our Nation as one.”
Mr. Doug McCallum, Mayor – City of Surrey, BC, Canada,
On the occasion of Canada Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony (July 1st, 2020) by Dawoodi Bohras of Canada
Our Community
Community members congregate in a community centre located in the township of Surrey, BC, where members gather for all kinds of activities. The centre caters to religious events, daily prayers and faith based learning for children and adults alike. It is also a venue for community outreach and the location of the community’s FMB kitchen which provides daily cooked meals to all members of the community and coordinates donations to other charities.
Community News
The @Dawoodi_Bohras believe in caring for the environment. A team of 22 volunteers from #Vancouver recently partnered with @MissionMESS to collect over 440 lbs of trash from local roadsides as part of the Bohras’ global @ProjectRiseDB initiative. pic.twitter.com/wGHGM6NmG1
— The Dawoodi Bohras of Canada 🇨🇦 (@Bohras_Canada) November 3, 2020
Street Clean-up in Mission, BC – 2020
In 2020, the Dawoodi Bohra community of Greater Vancouver twice organized street clean-up activities in Mission – on March 1st, and then again on October 25th – in collaboration with the Mission Environmental Stewardship Society led by Michele Chapman. 22 to 26 Dawoodi Bohra community volunteers participated in both events, collecting approximately 1000 lbs of paper, plastic, and scrap steel trash to help maintain the picturesque beauty of areas around Lane Creek, Harbour Avenue, and Glasgow Avenue close to Downtown Mission.
https://www.facebook.com/MissionMESS
The Dawoodi Bohras of Greater Vancouver are inspired by Project Rise, a global initiative by Dawoodi Bohras around the world to strive towards overall upliftment of humanity and the preservation of our planet.
Food Distribution Drive
During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which in 2020 occurred during the months of April-May, volunteers from the Dawoodi Bohra community of Greater Vancouver partnered with Saba Foods, a Yemeni restaurant in Surrey to provide 26 servings of hot meals to the needy.
In addition, 30-40 kgs of grocery items were also distributed to each of the 72 families within the Bohra community.
On a twice-weekly basis, hot meals are regularly distributed by Dawoodi Bohra volunteers under the umbrella of Faizul-Mawaid-Burhaniyah, a global philanthropic initiative set up under the guidance and direction of His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.
Canada Day 2020 Celebration
Members of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Greater Vancouver joined their brethren from Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Montreal in a virtual setting, in a socially distanced arrangement, to celebrate Canada Day on July 1st.
Doug McCallum – Mayor of Surrey, and Jagmeet Singh – leader of the Federal NDP, sent in their greetings and well-wishes to the Dawoodi Bohra community. This was yet another demonstration of the Dawoodi Bohras’ commitment towards loyalty and pride for their adopted homeland.
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Vancouver Dawoodi Bohras Strive for Zero Waste during Ramadan
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Young Bohra Tennis Champion Qualifies for the U16 Nationals
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Making Slime And Periscopes – Dawoodi Bohra Girls Have Fun Learning on International Women and Girls in Science Day
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Dawoodi Bohras Support Pakistan Flood Relief Campaign
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Vancouver Bohras Collect Over 300 Pounds of Trash on World Cleanup Day
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Teaching Young Children from Vancouver to Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle
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Social Media
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A day of joy and community spirit as the @Dawoodi_bohras of #Mississauga had a picnic at Island Lake Conservation Area part of the @cvc_ca. More than 80 families enjoyed a day full of games, laughter, and bonding. (1/3)
On @WorldCleanupDay, 17+ enthusiastic youngsters from @dawoodi_bohras in #Mississauga united to clean up Meadowvale Park. More than tidying, this drive was about nurturing values in our children—teaching them to love and care for our neighbourhood and community.
Excitement filled the air as members of the @Dawoodi_Bohras community of #Mississauga and #Toronto hosted the 2023 Bohra North America Soccer Tournament as part of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin's 80th birthday celebrations! A weekend of unity and spirited competition awaited. (1/4)
Members of the @Dawoodi_Bohras of #Mississauga & #Toronto were pleased to meet with Mr. Siddhartha Nath, the newly appointed Consul General of @IndiainToronto.
We wish him success and look forward to our continuous support to foster stronger ties between businesses & communities.
Congratulations Minister @rechievaldez on your new role as Minister of Small Business.
The @Dawoodi_Bohras of #Mississauga will continue to work with you to drive innovation, growth and sustainability in the small business sector.
