Mauritius Jamaat becomes the 44th Member Jamaat of Africa Federation

Ref:  PR/AF/003/25                                                           Date: July 22, 2025

The application by the Khoja Shia Ithna-Ashary Jamaat of Mauritius for membership in the Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaats of Africa was formally approved at the 29th Ordinary Conference held in Mombasa from 13th to 15th June 2025 by the delegates, contingent upon necessary procedural alignments. As a result, Khoja Shia Ithna-Ashary Jamaat Mauritius has officially become the 44th member of the Africa Federation. 

This membership request for direct membership to Africa Federation was made due to the Government regulations in Madagascar and Reunion, that do not allow any institution outside their respective Islands to become their registered members; Mauritius being an independent Island in the Indian Ocean, the request for direct membership was sought.

The Jamaat: 

The Mauritius Jamaat was represented at the Conference by its newly elected Chairman, Br. Yusuf Ali Gulamhussein, Hon. Assistant Secretary Noor Abdoola Cassim, and former Chairman Shabbir Bhai Rajani, who has been a key driving force behind the membership application. 

The Mauritius Jamaat was officially established on June 17, 1960, with Marhum Haji Kassamally Esmael elected as the first Chairman and Alhaj Hassanali Khatau as the Honorary Treasurer of the Jamaat. 

The Jamaat owns a Mosque, Imambargha, Madrassah, Alim Flat, and Musafarkhana, all located in a prime area of the city at 58, Sir Edgar Laurent Street, Port Louis. Additionally, the Kabrastan of the KSI Jamaat is situated just a few kilometers from the city center. 

The current population of the Jamaat is 250, including men, women, and children. The number of students from East Africa and other regions pursuing higher education in various universities in Mauritius is also growing. 

The current Office Bearers of Mauritius Jamaat are as follows:

• President: Yusuf Ali Gulamhussein

• Vice President: Zeeshan H. Rajani

• Hon. Treasurer: Sajjadhusain Rajani

• Hon. Secretary: Muhammad Abbas Peera

• Hon. Assistant Secretary: Noor Abdoola Cassim

• Hon. Assistant Treasurer: Hornali A. H. Pirbhai

• Committee Member: Mamode Haji Djiva

We extend our heartiest congratulations and warm welcome to all members of the Mauritius Jamaat and look forward to working closely together for the development and betterment of our community.

FROM OUR ARCHIVES SECTION:  

A CONSULTATIVE MEETINGS BETWEEN AFED AND MAURITIUS JAMAAT – 4^TH May 2019 and 5^TH FEBRUARY 2020.

Appreciation:

Africa Federation Secretariat wishes to thank most sincerely for the dedication, commitment and efforts of the following members who have worked in collaboration in bringing the membership of Mauritius Jamaat to fruition, the work started from 2019, several meetings were held in Madagascar, Mauritius and in Reunion. Members of the Task Team were; Shabir Najafi, Amine Nassor, Sheikh Haniphe Akbaraly, Dr. Asgher Moledina, Navazaly Molou, Feride Ismael, Irfane Badouraly, Aunali Khalfan and Zuhair Jaffer. Special thanks also go to Alhaj Muhsin Ali Pirbhai and Alhaj Shabbirhussein Rajani, the two former Presidents of Mauritius Jamaat and their Managing Committee Members for their guidance and support.

SECRETARIAT