Ref: AF/2017/30                                                   



The Africa Federation Hon Secretary Hussein bhai Karim travelled to Antananarivo, Madagascar on 9^th September 2017 and joined the Momineen there for the Eid –e-Ghadeer celebrations. On Sunday 10^th September 2017, he attended the Opening Ceremony of the Zainabiya Orphanage and the Foundation Laying Ceremony for the Housing project.

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ROHINGYA MUSLIMS APPEAL

The situation for the Rohingya Muslims is worsening by the day.

Over 300,000 people, with 80% estimated to be women and children, have crossed the border into Bangladesh.

WF-Aid is now working with partners who are on the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar, and are receiving tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees each day.

People are arriving with no belongings and are in desperate need of immediate medical attention, after suffering from violence in their homeland. Most have also undertaken a gruelling journey to reach safety, which has left them hungry, in despair and in need of shelter.

You can help these vulnerable people by donating today.  Members in Africa can channel their donations through the Africa Federation Office or their local Jamaats.

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The United Nation Cup of Paris was the 1st Worldwide Khoja Sports Competition held in Paris, France from 13th July to 16th July 2017.  This tournament was organized to bring about unity and fraternity for future partnership within the Jamaats worldwide.

Africa Federation was represented in the tournament by both men and women's team from Dar es Salaam Jamaat.  It is with great pride that Africa Federation notes the various achievements by the teams in badminton and football.

Please click below to read the full report.

Download:  United Nation Cup of Paris - Report - English Version (PDF, 8.30MB)

Download:  United Nation Cup of Paris - Report - French Version (PDF, 8.19MB)

MARHUM JAFFER ALLARAKHIA RAHIM


 

Marhum Jaffer Allarakhia Rahim will be remembered for his notable services to the Supreme Council since its inception. He also served as President of Kuwwat Jamaat of Zanzibar and as President of Education Board of the Federation.
 
Jafferbhai was one of the elderly descendant of Ablani, one of the first Khoja converts. The Rahim family has a lot of contribution to its record in the field of social, religious and educational services to the community.

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 This is a Book full of Blessings that we have revealed unto you so people ponder upon its verses and men of intellect may reflect. (Qur’an 38:29)

Following the reflection obtained from the Ayah above, AFTAB has been holding the annual Qur’an Competitions for the past 13 years to inspire and motivate students, children and individuals from our member Jamaats to connect and develop their understanding of the Holy Qur’an.
 
This year the 13^th AFED Qur’an Competition was successfully hosted by the Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat Arusha from the 28^th to the 30^th of July 2017.
 
QC13 Competition and Participation
Every year, we enhance capabilities of the participants, new categories are added. This year there were 3 overall categories namely: Open Qur’an Recitation, Qur’an Memorization (Hifdh) and Sources of Ma’rifah of Allah (s.w.t). Constituent Jamaats were invited to participate by selecting 2 males and 2 females in each category, from their internal competition to take part in the following age bands: 

• 8 to 10 years
• 10+ to 12 years
• 12+ to 15 years
• 15+ to 18 years and
• 18+ years

The Ma’rifah competition was catered for the higher 2 age-bands only, namely:

• 15+ to 18 years and 18+ years.

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Circular No: JMT/87/17                                                     



The Khoja Heritage Project of the World Federation is organizing a Heritage Tour to India from 17^th December 2017 to 1^st January 2018.
 
This Tour has been organized following the increasing interest in learning more about the history and heritage and with the following objectives: 

• Pay tribute to our founding figures to be inspired by their sacrifices to have brought us to the teachings of the Qur'an and Ahlulbayt (as)
• Connect with the lands of the ancestors
• Visit the historical places of the community history
• Appreciate the broader Gujarati and Kutchhi culture and heritage

The basic tour details are as follows:

• Dates: 17^th December 2017 - 1^st January 2018 (Subject to change to last 14 days of January 2018)
• Ground cost: US $ 999 USD per individual (This does not include visa, flights, health insurance and any other pre-arrival expenses)
• Tour: Mumbai, Bhuj, Kera, Mandvi, Mundra, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Mahuva and other small towns and villages

 
Interested members are requested to note that seniors (60 Plus) must be accompanied by a youth of the family.
 
The Africa Federation Secretariat will assist with the arrangements to be made locally. 
 
Those interested to join this Tour may register their names with the Africa Federation Secretariat by 16^th October 2017 through Email secretariat@africafedertion.org or Telephone (+ 255 22 2150987)
 
 
Hussein Karim
Hon Secretary

CIRCULAR NO: JMT/86/17                                                

MOON FORECAST – MUHARRAM 1439 A.H.

The forecast for the Crescent of 1^st Muharram 1439 A.H. is as follows: - (Please note that the forecast is based for Dar-es-Salaam and all timings are D’Salaam local time, other towns in the West should make necessary adjustments depending upon the time of sunset).
 
The birth of the Astronomical New Moon is at 8.30 a.m. on Wednesday 20^th September 2017 i.e. 29^th Zilhajj 1438 A.H.
 
On Wednesday 20^th September 2017, the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is:

SIGHTING IS NOT POSSIBLE

On Thursday 21^st September 2017, the age of the New Moon after the Sun has set is:      

SIGHTING IS POSSIBLE

The best time to observe the crescent is when the sun is 5 degrees below the horizon at 6.34 p.m., when the crescent will Insha’Allah be 6 degrees South of West, in line with where the sun had set.
 
EXPECT 1^st MUHARRAM 1439 AH ON FRIDAY 22^ND SEPTEMBER 2017.
 
 
Secretariat

Ref: AF/2017/29                                                      


A Delegation from Mehfile Zahra (S.A.) in Moroni, Comoros who were on a private visit in Dar-es-Salaam paid a courtesy visit to the Africa Federation Secretariat office on Thursday 7^th September 2017 and were received by the AFED Hon Secretary, Hussein bhai Karim and Hon Asst Secretary, Alihassan bhai Kassam.
 
The delegation consisted of the following: -
 
Chairman                         Zahir Mamod Nassir Houssen
Hon Secretary                  Ali Assir Sundarjee
Hon Treasurer                  Mamod Devjani
Advisor                            Sheikh Nasir Devjani
Committee Member          Abbas Ali

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The 10^th Leadership Development Programme conducted by the Africa Federation Capacity Building Group (CBG), concluded with transformational enhancement of energy in the participants in Antananarivo, Madagascar last month.

The workshop was conducted at the KSI Jamaat Antananarivo Imambargha over four days and facilitated by Sr. Mumtaz Ladak, Br. Shabbirhussein Khalfan, Sr. Maria Pattinson and Sr. Shama Dewji, supported by the following Developmental Facilitators: Sr. Sofia Bharwani, Br. Inayat Abbas Firdousi and Sr. Tahera Shivji, from the CBG of Africa Federation.

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