Thousands of Bohras gather at Kesur in Dhar to see Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, who addresses mosque

Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the 53rd spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, arrived at Kesur in Dhar district on Monday. News of his visit created an atmosphere of devotion and enthusiasm across the town. Thousands of women, men and children from the community reached Kesur to catch a glimpse of their spiritual leader.

Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin came to Kesur from Indore airport via Depalpur. A sermon had been arranged at the community's mosque here. Large numbers of community members came from Depalpur, Gautampura, Indore, Badnawar, Badnagar, Dhar and Ujjain and surrounding areas to hear it. Syedna Saheb is guiding the Dawoodi Bohra community on its spiritual path as Dai al-Mutlaq.

On his arrival in Kesur, community members welcomed the spiritual leader in traditional style and with great enthusiasm. A band from the community played melodious tunes, filling the atmosphere with devotion. During the visit, the spiritual leader also went to the homes of some community members in Kesur and blessed them.

People appeared emotional at having their spiritual leader among them. In the crowd of thousands, everyone was eager to see him, and each person felt blessed to have a glimpse of him. An atmosphere of reverence, faith and joy prevailed in Kesur throughout.

Large security arrangements were made for the visit. Along with the community's own security guards, Dhar district police were present. Personnel deployed for the spiritual leader's security were also with him. After his stay in Kesur, Syedna Saheb left for Ujjain.