We are the Dawoodi Bohra community of Dar es Salaam

The Dawoodi Bohra community in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is known for its rich heritage and substantial contributions to the region. Their origins in East Africa date back to the late 19th century, beginning with Sheikh Amiji Musaji, a pioneering merchant from Kutch Mandvi, India. Arriving with Sultan Sayed Majid of Zanzibar in 1860, Sheikh Amiji Musaji quickly established himself as a prominent trader and community leader, building one of the first masjids in Dar es Salaam.

Today, over 980 families reside in Dar es Salaam, primarily in the city centre, Upanga, Masaki, and Kariakoo neighbourhoods. The community is economically diverse, with many members working as entrepreneurs and professionals. Their businesses span various sectors, including hardware, construction, real estate, healthcare, finance, and hospitality, while others excel as industrialists in electric cable production, woodwork, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the community has a significant number of skilled professionals, such as doctors, engineers, pharmacists, accountants, and lawyers, who provide vital services across healthcare, infrastructure, finance, and law.