Bohra Jamat of Doha / Qatar

The Bohra community of Doha is part of the broader Gulf Bohra presence — Indian Muslim traders and professionals who have been part of the Persian Gulf's commercial life for generations. Qatar's extraordinary economic transformation since the discovery of natural gas has made Doha a major destination for professional expatriates from across South Asia, including Bohra businesspeople and professionals. The Doha jamat observes the full Bohra religious calendar while living in a Gulf state that, while conservative in its Wahhabi-influenced Islamic character, maintains a generally welcoming environment for other Muslim communities. Qatar's position as a diplomatic hub and its hosting of major international events has given it a cosmopolitan character that accommodates the Bohra community's distinctive practices. Bohra families in Doha maintain connections to the larger Gulf Bohra network centered on Dubai and Abu Dhabi.