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Know about India's Dawoodi Bohra community

New Delhi: India's Dawoodi Bohra community comprises the main branch of the Bohras, a Mustaali subsect of Ismaili Shia Islam. The Dawoodi Bohras call themselves Fatemid, the followers of Fatemi Imamat. They have a continuation

India TV News Desk Published : Jan 09, 2013 21:35 IST, Updated : Mar 13, 2014 7:24 IST


They use the astronomical lunar calendar to determine the beginning of each month and place a special paper (raqqa) in the hands of the dead person.

This community has keen business acumen, and organization has a major role to play in their social formation.
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