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Amid a number of important engagements to strengthen diplomatic relations and bilateral ties between both countries, the PM is set to visit the iconic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo on 25 June an 11th century mosque that was repaired with help from the Dawoodi Bohra community, a significantly loyal vote base of the BJP in India...
One of the holiest sites for Egyptian Muslims, the mosque, which is situated on the eastern side of al-Muizz street in the centre of Cairo, underwent extensive renovation over several years..
According to local reports, the Dawoodi Bohras Ismaili Shiite sect donated approximately 85 million in local currency for the mosque which isan important cultural site for the community in Cairo...
In February this year, it was reopened to the public.Media reports cited Presidential spokesperson Bassam Rady as lauding Mufaddal Saifuddin, the Sultan of the Indian Bohra community and the 53rd al-Dai al-Mutlaq, their spiritual leader, for significant contributions to the renovation and restoration of several shrines and historic mosques in Egypt...
According to thedawoodibohras.com, which claims to be the official website of the community, they got the name after emperor Akbar acknowledged the authority of Dai Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah as the 27th dai.In India, a sizable community of followers had existed since the 5th century...
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