New Delhi
Shahzada Idris Badruddin, younger brother of Sultan al-Bohra Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the 53rd leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, passed away in Mumbai on October 20.
He was 74.
Shahzada Badruddin was the fifth son of the late Sultan al-Bohra Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, the 52nd leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
Over nearly five decades, he served the community in several important capacities, making significant contributions to educational institutions and administrative affairs. Education remained central to his life’s work.
Under his guidance, the community’s global network of schools expanded and developed, serving thousands of students across different countries. He took a keen interest in strengthening academic standards, developing curricula, and introducing educational publications designed to make learning more engaging for young students.
He also placed considerable emphasis on the professional growth of teachers, encouraging the adoption of modern teaching methods and technology in classrooms.
Recognising the importance of physical development alongside academic learning, he advocated for dedicated spaces for sports and recreation in schools.
Beyond education, Shahzada Badruddin served as the Special Representative of Sultan al-Bohra in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden and Norway.
He also served as a member of the Council of the Sultan al-Bohra Foundation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this capacity, he maintained relations with public officials and dignitaries, representing the community and conveying Sultan al Bohra’s message of peace, goodwill and service to society.
His institutional responsibilities included serving as a trustee of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Trust in the United Kingdom and as Chairman of the Saifee Educational Aid Programme and the Burhani Centennial Higher Education Trust in Mumbai.
He was also among the nominees appointed to administer the Corporation Sole established under the Dawat-e-Hadiyah Act 1993 of the UK Parliament.
Through his longstanding service, Shahzada Badruddin contributed to the development of educational institutions and programmes that continue to serve successive generations of the Dawoodi Bohra community. His commitment to education and institutional service remains an enduring part of his legacy.
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