The inaugural Western Indian Ocean Studies workshop entitled 'Rahe Najat (The Path of Salvation): Religious and social dynamics amongst mercantile communities of the western Indian Ocean' was hosted by the department of religious studies from 12-13 November 2015 at the Florida International University in Miami.
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09 October 2025 / 16. Rabi-Uth-Thani 1447
Wiladat Mubarak from The World Federation!
On behalf of everyone at The World Federation, we would like to wish you a Wiladat Mubarak!
Please watch a dedicated video message from our President, Al-Haj Safder Jaffer, on the occasion of 13th Rajab below in English and Gujarati.
As we enjoin in the blessings of Rajab, Shaban, and Shahr Ramadan, let us remember those who are suffering around the world.
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take its toll on community members in particular the elderly and vulnerable members of our community and at The World Federation, we are continuing to support our community through this difficult time.
With Shahr Ramadan around the corner, the economic struggles people are facing will intensify. Each year, during the Holy month of Ramadan, WF-AID aims to tackle starvation within some of the most heavily-deprived parts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Last year, thanks to your support, we distributed over 10.4 million meals during Holy month, reaching over 575,000 people in over 19 countries.
On this auspicious occasion of the birth of Imam Ali (as), let us follow the footsteps of our Mawla, The Father of the Orphans and Those in Need, to help make a difference this Shahr Ramadan.
For £55/$65 USD, you can provide a food pack, which will feed a family of five for the whole month of Shahr Ramadan.
Donate today and share the blessings of these Holy months!
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The Office Bearers Team were blessed with the opportunity to travel to Iraq to meet some of the most senior maraj'i in the Shia community, witness the World Federation projects in action and also, visit the shrines of our Imams (as).
The World Federation is currently monitoring the Coronavirus situation and following the latest advice from the World Health Organisation, official channels from various governments, measures of various global businesses’ have put in place as well as our own medical professionals in the community (team consisted by Dr Munir Datoo, Dr Akber Mithani and Dr Sukaina Hirji). Read more here.
