Nairobi: President Uhuru Kenyatta has opened an Arabic academy complex in Karen Nairobi, an institution financed and managed by the Dawoodi Bohra community.
In the event graced by Bohra spiritual leader Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, government officials and members of the diplomatic corps, the president hailed the Bohra community for being a true representation of what Islam is.
kenyatta reiterated the importance of the different religions promoting peace and harmony. He welcomed the Bohra community to work with his government and the people of Kenya in developing the nation. Dr Syedna was honoured with the elder of golden heart (EGH) award for his role in promoting peace and development in Kenya and across the world.
The institute will admit 1,000 from more than 21 countries, including Egypt, the United States, united Kingdom and Germany.
Around 12,000 people attended the inauguration of the institute, the other three branches of which are located in Gujarat, Mumbai in India, and Karachi in Pakistan. The institute will offer young Dawoodi Bohra men and women with an education based upon the principles and pillars of the Fatimi Islamic philosophy.
The 11-year-programme covers secondary, undergraduate, as well as graduate education in select disciplines, including Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Sociology, and will admit 500 girls and 500 boys — aged 13 years and above.
