Is Bohra an India community?
The majority reside in the Indian state of Gujarat and in the Pakistani city of Karachi. 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.
Can a Bohra marry a Hindu?
Legally, the only way you can marry in India being from different religions is to marry under the Special Marriage Act, where any two consenting adults that meet certain conditions can marry, unless either one of you converts to the other religion.
Are bohras Shia or Sunni?
The Dawoodi Bohras, a Shia sub-sect of traders hailing predominantly from Gujarat, are a business community reputed for their image of being wealthy, progressive and incredibly close-knit.
How many types of Bohra are there?
Two major splits during this period resulted in the formation of three major groups of Bohras: Alavis, Dawoodis and Sulaymanis.
Why the Dawoodi Bohra 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.
Is PM Modi the only BJP leader accepted by Dawoodi Bohra community?
PM Modi has been a popular leader among the Dawoodi Bohra community. Perhaps, the only BJP leader who has been accepted by the community. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended Ashara Mubaraka, an event organized by the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community of Madhya Pradesh. As was expected, it raised a lot of eyebrows.
What is the Dawoodi Bohra way of fasting?
During Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, the Dawoodi Bohras observe mandatory fast from dusk to dawn. The Bohras congregate in their local mosques for daily prayers, but particularly for the evening prayers, and break the day-long fast and have the iftaar ( lit. ‘fast breaking’) meal together.
What is the role of the Bohras in India?
Bohras have always been loyal and law-abiding citizens wherever they live. They have maintained cordial relations with all manner of governments with an aim of fostering harmony and goodwill.