September 25th 2023.
The Dawoodi Bohra community leader, Syedna Mufadal Saifuddin, inaugurated the Saifee Masjid at Bhendi Bazaar, the largest mosque of the community in the city, on Monday. This mosque, originally built in 1926, has been the primary place of worship for the community for over a hundred years, and was demolished as part of the Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project undertaken by the community.
The mosque was inaugurated on the day the community celebrates Eid-e-Milad Un Nabi, which is celebrated before other denominations of the Muslim community. The mosque was rebuilt with some amenities, and the walls of the masjid are adorned with Quranic verses, ornate floral motifs, and decorative patterns. It also features two minarets, and is made in indigenous Indian and Islamic architectural style. It also has a rainwater harvesting and sewage treatment plant.
The reconstruction of the mosque was part of the Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project taken up by the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust, which is overseeing the cluster redevelopment in the area. The project aspires to redevelop Bhendi Bazaar and promises to give 3,200 residents and 1,250 businesses enhanced quality life. In 2020, the first phase of the project was completed, rehabilitating 610 families and 128 businesses in two towers, named ‘Al Sa’adah’, which replaced 13 old buildings. The construction work of two twin high-rise towers named ‘Al Ezz’ and ‘An Nasr’ is currently underway.
The Trust plans to rehabilitate all residential and commercial tenants in the redevelopment area within the next few years. A spokesperson for the community spoke on the occasion, expressing the significance of Saifee Masjid to the Dawoodi Bohras. They said, “The numerous historical events and occasions we have witnessed here give the masjid a special place in our hearts and we are overjoyed to see its inauguration.”
The Saifee Masjid in Mumbai is of great importance to the Dawoodi Bohra community, and its inauguration is a momentous occasion for them. The mosque, with its intricate designs, grand minarets, and modern amenities, is a testament to the beauty and progress of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
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