#IAmBohra – Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton Dawoodi Bohra
The Dawoodi Bohras of Edmonton have a significant presence and have prospered in various fields of trade and profession. Their contribution to the economic and social development of their country of domicile is exemplary while also remaining steadfast to the principals of Islam, demonstrating that temporal success and spiritual fulfilment can go hand in hand.
About Edmonton
Canada has consistently been rated as one of the best countries to live in and Edmonton ranks as one of the best (we think THE BEST) in Canada.
Edmonton is the capital city of the province of Alberta. We have population of approximately 700,000 in Metropolitan Edmonton and a total population of 960,000 in the Greater Edmonton Area which includes more than thirty surrounding cities and towns. Edmonton is one of the largest northern cities in the world. We are situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The River valley which divides our city also gives us thousands of hectares of land in which to golf, cycle, walk, ski and enjoy ourselves!
Edmonton is a major Canadian manufacturing, distribution and transportation centre with services that support the major resource industries of oil and gas, agriculture and forestry. While it was initially very dependent on resource industries the city is now diversifying its economy into medical research, high technology, new media and tourism and its future looks bright. Forecasts predict it will have the strongest growth in the country into the near future. We are also known for our successful neighborhood recycling programs including a composting facility that is one of the largest in North America.
Celebrating 2020 Canada Day
The event hosted in Edmonton with a live audience lasted approximately 1 hour and included a live address and messages of support from The Honorable Minister Tim Uppal, Councillor Mohinder Banga and Constable Corrine Kline. Flag hosting was done simultaneously by all the Dawoodi Bohra jamaats Canada wide and broadcasted live to people watching from home. Edmonton live event was restricted to a total of 50 members due to COVID-19 including the dignitaries and some members of the Dawoodi Bohra community. Social distancing rules were implemented during this event, all participants were asked to register at the registration desk, mask and gloves were provided as per Alberta health guidelines. There was a live YouTube broadcasted of this event watched by 25,000 audiences Canada wide by the Bohra communities of Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Mississauga and Toronto, as well as a host of local dignitaries, for a joyful celebration of the diversity of this great nation and its proud history.
Our Activities
Madrasah Vajihiya , A center for basic religious education
provides religious education for students of all levels from nursery to secondary. Along with religion the children here emerge, able...
Faith and culture
His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin (t.u.s) has nurtured each individual of the community alleviating his burdens in this world...
Donations
Food and sustenance of any sort is seen as a blessing in Islam as it is in many other traditions....
Getting Connected
The Dawoodi Bohra Community always embraces the country they live in, the community not only takes pride in their Islamic...
Community Kitchen
Faiz ul- Mawaid il- Burhaniyah, the community kitchen in Edmonton addresses the global issue of food security by establishing a...
Sports Activities
The community endeavors provisions for sports and recreational facilities to encourage healthy mind in a healthy body. Various sports tournaments...
Social Initiatives
International Women’s Day
Cardiologist Dr Sajad Gulamhusein gave a presentation on women’s heart health and Pharmacist Murtaza Hassanali spoke about the importance of...
Celebrating 2019 Canada Day
Community members all over Canada celebrated Canada Day with a high spirit of patriotism rooted in faith. In Edmonton the...
Senior’s Meeting
Community members in Edmonton celebrated the day with a ‘Seniors Meeting’ at the Shaama Centre on the 8th of March,...