[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 133 (Friday, August 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1141-E1142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 52ND DAI AL MUTLAQ, HIS 
 HOLINESS DR. SYEDNA MOHAMMED BURHANUDDIN RA, AND THE BIRTHDAY OF THE 
   53RD AND PRESENT DAI AL MUTLAQ, HIS HOLINESS DR. SYEDNA MUFADDAL 
                             SAIFUDDIN TUS

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 10, 2018

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the birth 
anniversary of the 52nd Dai Al Mutlaq, his holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed 
Burhanuddin RA, and the birthday of the 53rd and present Dai Al Mutlaq, 
his Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. The Dawoodi Bohras' 
patriotism and commitment to the United States and their recognition of 
International Women's Day should serve as an example for all.
  The Dawoodi Bohras mostly reside in India, Pakistan, Africa, Europe, 
USA, South East Asia and Australia. Their name, `Bohra' comes from the 
Gujarati word `vehru' which means trader; as the community has always 
maintained a strong and robust business community. The late Dr. Syedna 
Burhanuddin RA had a profound impact on this as he unceasingly 
encouraged his adherents to start their own business.
  In addition to fostering a robust business community, the Bohras are 
loyal and law-abiding citizens throughout the world. They have 
maintained cordial relations with all levels of government with an aim 
to foster harmony and goodwill. They embrace technology and equal 
opportunities, and consider patriotism a religious obligation. The 
Dawoodi Bohras are a sect within Shia Islam and follow the seven 
pillars of Islamism: guardianship of the faith, purity, prayer, alms-
giving, fasting, pilgrimage to Mecca and struggle.
  Mr. Speaker, and distinguished colleagues, please join me in 
celebrating the birth anniversary of the 52nd Dai Al Mutlaq, his 
Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA and the birthday of the 
53rd and present Dai Al Mutlaq, his Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal 
Saifuddin TUS and wishing the Dawoodi Bohras a year of peace and 
prosperity.

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