Bohra Jamat of Vancouver / British Columbia

The Bohra jamat of Greater Vancouver and British Columbia represents the Dawat's presence on Canada's Pacific coast. Vancouver's status as Canada's gateway to Asia, its significant South Asian population, and its cosmopolitan character have made it an attractive destination for Bohra families — particularly professionals in healthcare, technology, and business. The Vancouver jamat coordinates with the larger Canadian Bohra network (centred in Toronto and Montreal) and maintains regular religious programs including waaz sessions, Eid gatherings, and Ashara Mubaraka programs. The region's proximity to the US Pacific coast also creates natural connections with the Los Angeles and Bay Area Bohra communities. Children growing up in the Vancouver jamat experience the characteristic Bohra diaspora formation: Canadian public school education by day, maktab and jamat religious life in evenings and weekends.