Sports builds character; it coaches you to play by the rules, teaches you what it feels like to win and lose and trains you about life. When we think about phenomenal sportsmen, one personality that stands out is Naushad Damji famously known as Naushad GHABA. He was a versatile player and won accolades for his outstanding skills in...
Professor Abdul Mohammed Hussein Sheriff was born on 7th December, 1939 in Zanzibar to the family of Dewji Jamal, which was established there since the 1860s, and were involved in the founding of the first Khoja Shia Ithna’Asheri mosque there in 1880.He started his primary education in the Gujarati-medium “Sir Euan Smith Madressa” before going to the Zanzibar...
The institution of Marja’iyyah has served as a pillar of guidance for the Khoja Shia Ithna’ Asheri Community over two hundred centuries, and has enabled the believers to stay on the path of the Ahlulbayt (`a). It is an institution that is a symbol of fatherhood and Islamic Unity, protecting people and preserving fundamental values of Islam and...
The pillars that form the foundation of some people's personality and impact to emulate are dedication, sincerity and hard work. Their skills and efforts have aided the success of the institutions they have served over the years. One such individual is Gulamabbas bhai Khaku whose experience, social and community services are remarkable.Gulamabbas Mohamedhussein Ali Khaku was born on...
The Africa Federation Archives Section were delighted to welcome the COEJ senior citizens to its Archives Gallery on 13th March 2023. The Gallery is located on the third floor of AFED Tower, where the AFED Secretariat offices are located on the first and second floor. The Vice Chairman of the Africa Federation Alhaj Aunali Khalfan and members of...
The Africa Federation Vice Chairman Alhaj Aunali Khalfan received the AFED Archives member, Alhaj Mustafa Pirmohamed who is based in Orlando during his visit to the Archives Office and Gallery based at the AFED Tower which took place on Thursday, 23rd February 2023. Brief Biodata of Alhaj Mustafa Pirmohamed:Mustafa bhai was born on 11th August 1951 in Lindi. He...
“Sports Serves in Building Stronger Societal Bonds and Unity” Liyakat Khimji, is a name still ever present in conversations about sports, the old fairy tales of how Union Sports Club became a power house in Cricket would never end without mentioning his eye-catching scintillating batting show against Coast Gymkhana in the 1980’s. Chikita was a name many referred to...
The Africa Federation Archives Section held the inauguration of its Archives Gallery on 22nd November 2022 (27th Rabiul Aakhar 1444 AH). The Gallery is located on the third floor of AFED Tower, where the AFED Secretariat offices are located on the first and second floor. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Hasnain Walji from Houston, USA....
Raising awareness to the concept of helping others can create a pleasant snowballing effect. Showing compassion to others brings back the belief in others that one really can make a difference and sets a spark to others to emulate. There are individuals who have set an example in serving others selflessly, combining their key skills and utilizing their individual...
The first ever program organized by Africa Federation Archives Section - THE ZANZIBAR HISTORICAL EXPEDITION – “Chalo Jangbar 2022” from Thursday 8th December to Sunday, 11th December 2022. The Expedition was open to both genders of our youth fraternity from all member Jamaats under Africa Federation aged between 16 – 20 years, this was the target group aimed...
