Thousands from Dawoodi Bohra community have begun arriving here to participate in the Ashara Mubaraka congregations in the city. The event is scheduled to take place from June 27 to July 5, at Mohammedi Masjid Complex at Yendada. “We are fortunate that our city has been chosen for this celebration”, said Mufaddal Zainuddin, coordinator of the programme in Visakhapatnam.

“As we open our homes and hearts to welcome approximately 3,000 Dawoodi Bohras from different parts of the world, and we are working in close collaboration with civic authorities and government officials to plan this event, and ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees,” he added.