(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - On 9 May 2011, The World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslims Communities (KSIMC) embarked upon a new chapter in its service to the community by opening an office in Mumbai, India. The WF India Office will be situated at the heart of the community on H. Abbas Street, Dongri, Mumbai. The space for the office has been secured and once minor renovations are complete the work at the Office will begin. The manager at the India Office is Asad Mohammed Husein Ramzanali Virani. Asad was born and raised in Mumbai and completed his first degree in Commerce, specialising in Accountancy & Information Technology.
He previously worked in Dubai for 2 years before returning to India. He has since worked for a UK-based BPO for 5 years, where he managed various teams in a variety of tasks including.
Asad has been actively involved in Tableegh and Social Service activities by working behind the scenes with various organisations.
Asad states, "Serving the community is my passion and there can be no better platform for me to do so in a more professional environment than The World Federation. I’m thankful to Allah & the Imam of our time (aj) to have given me this great opportunity and I ask Him for tawfeeq to continue in my efforts, ameen."
Al - Hajj Dr Asgar Moledina, President of The World Federation, commented, "This is a momentous step for us and we are proud to be able to serve the needs of our grassroots. The Office will give The World Federation a significant platform with which to work in India and help to uplift the spiritual and material lives of our community."
Sayyid Aliraza Naqvi, ASG for Islamic Education, stated, "By the grace of Allah after months of planning and consultation the India Office is now a reality. I pray to Allah (swt) to grant us success and perseverance as we strive to further our objectives in India."
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