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Dawoodi Bohra community's spiritual head dies at 102

The spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, passed away here Friday following a cardiac arrest, an official said.

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FP Archives|Jan 17, 2014, 17:54:35 IST

Mumbai: The spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, passed away here Friday following a cardiac arrest, an official said, as reported by IANS.He was 102 years old. The end came at Saifee Mahal, his residence in Malabar Hill in south Mumbai.[caption id="attachment_1345507" align="alignleft" width="380"]Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (R). AFP Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (R). AFP[/caption]As soon as the news spread, thousands of grieving Dawoodi Bohra community members rushed to Saifee Mahal.As per a Mid-day report, the Bohra Community has announced a 10 day mourning period and shops run by Bohras will remain closed for three days, as a mark of respect.

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First Published:Jan 17, 2014, 17:49:12 IST
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