MUMBAI: The Dawoodi Bohra community members across the world celebrated Eid-e Milad or Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversary on October 7, two days ahead of other Muslims who will celebrate it on October 9. The Bohras follow the Egyptian calendar.
In Mumbai, the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq and head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin presided over a celebratory procession (Mawkib) on the eve of Eid-e-Milad also called Milad al-Nabi. Thousands of community members, including members of the Syedna’s family, participated in the Milad procession accompanied by themed floats and community bands. The procession commenced after the evening prayers, beginning from Saify High School at Pydhonie Road and terminating at Raudat Tahera Mausoleum in Bhendi Bazaar.
