Dawoodi Bohra community's spiritual head dies at 102

Mumbai: The spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, passed away here Friday following a cardiac arrest, an official said, as reported by IANS. He was 102 years old. The end came at Saifee Mahal, his residence in Malabar Hill in south Mumbai. [caption id=“attachment_1345507” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (R). AFP[/caption] As soon as the news spread, thousands of grieving Dawoodi Bohra community members rushed to Saifee Mahal. As per a Mid-day report, the Bohra Community has announced a 10 day mourning period and shops run by Bohras will remain closed for three days, as a mark of respect.