Beira is the largest city of the Sofala Province, out of the 10

provinces in Mozambique, with decent beaches and a few well-

preserved colonial buildings.

Location: Central region of Mozambique, where the Pungwe river

meets the Indian Ocean.

Population: 568,911 (to date 2020)

Size: 633 km2 (244 sq mi) & Elevation: 14m (46 ft)

BEIRA

TOURISM

The Gorongosa national park, a derelict park is back in action

and has steadily been restored since 2004, the park is home to

an abundance of wildlife most notably lions, elephants, water

buck, bush buck, grey crested cranes, over 400 species of bird

life and warthogs. Numerous reptiles also reside in the park.

This park is becoming a great haven for animals and is a great

location to see some rare and elusive creatures.

GORONGOSA NATIONAL PARK

TOURISM

Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Beira's small cathedral was

built in the early 20th century with stones from the old San

Caetano fort (1505) in Sofala.The church dates back to the

beginning of the city, which explains its modest size.

NOSSA SENHORA DO ROSARIO

FOOD & INDUSTRY

As a coastal city, it acts as a gateway for the interior portion of the

country (Mozambique) & for the land-locked nations - Zimbabwe, Zambia

and Malawi. It is the 2nd largest seaport for International Cargo

transportation after Maputo (Mozambique's Capital city).

Major industries in Mozambique include food, beverages, chemicals

(fertilizer, soap, paints), petroleum products, textiles, cement, glass,

asbestos, and tobacco.

Beira has the perfect restaurants where diverse cuisine, including

African, Portuguese, Indian, and Pakistani are served. The city is known

for steamed crabs and prawns, with the shrimp or prawns done Peri-peri

style as one of the popular dishes. Essentially, the cuisine is largely

based on fresh seafood, though maize porridge and meat or vegetable

stew is the staple. For breakfast, it is usually

light meals like an egg sandwich, maize porridge and tea. For lunch,

Pregos (steak sandwiches), fried chicken and stews or curries served with

rice are favourites while dinner may be Bolo Polana—cashew nut and

Potato cake, though the meal is more popular during festivals.

ISMAILIS IN BEIRA

Since: 1998

Jamat size: 225-240

Origin: Indo-Paki

The first Ismailis arrived in Beira in 1998.

The 15 Jamati members used to gather to

recite their prayers at one of the Ismailis

house in Macuti, Beira.

Over the years, the Jamar slowly increased

in other provinces of Mozambique.

The Jamat used to gather at the Macuti

Housing for daily prayers, later on in 2002, it

was officially called "Jamatkhana."

As the Jamat grew by by 2005, Jamatkhana

was shifted to Ponta-Gea.

Members of other provinces and cities, such

as Tete, Manica, Chimoio, and Nhamatanda

travelled to Beira to celebrate festivals.

By 2014, the Jamat had increase

significantly and we were all blessed to

inaugurate the new Jamatkhana.

A cheerful atmosphere, smiles on faces,

hugs and mubarakis. The Jamat was

blessed with Hazar Imam's Deedar during

his Diamond Jubilee in Lisbon, Portugal,

2018.

ISMAILIS IN BEIRA

Since then the Jamat has evolved. New

generations brining in the Mozambican

nationality making the Jamat diverse.

Embracing 'DIVERSITY'.

The Jamat showed great unity, brotherhood

and support when Beira was hit by a natural

disaster in March 2019.

Times were challenging but Alhamdulillah

with support, prayer, life turned normal over

time.

The Mozambican Council and Leadership

played an important role in improving the

lives of the Jamat, through guidelines.