Siddiqui's Visits To Mauritius
Between 1928 to 1953, Siddiqui made five visits to Mauritius. Abdul Razzaq Mohammed, then a Muslim leader in Mauritius met Siddiqui in Colombo and invited him to come to Mauritius which Siddiqui accepted without hesitation.
First visit: In December 1928 he arrived in Mauritius at Port Louis Harbour where thousand of Muslims were waiting to welcome him.
Second visit: On 26 September 1931 he paid his second visit on the requests of several Muslim leaders.
Third visit: On the 30 March 1939 he paid his third visit. Some of his speeches were relayed by radio from the Jummah Mosque.
Fourth visit: He reached Mauritius on 6 May 1949. The Jummah Mosque invited all Muslims to welcome him. He delivered several Lectures in Urdu and English throughout the Island. A list of lectures held at time is given below:
| Date | Time | Place | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 1949 | 20hrs30 | Cinema Moderne | Lecture |
| 15 May 1949 | 20hrs30 | 31 Rue David, Port Louis | Canjee Ceremony |
| 14 May 1949 | 20hrs30 | Phoenix Palace | 8th Anniversary of foundation of 1st Mauritius Muslim Scouts |
| 16 May 1949 | 20hrs30 | Phoenix Palace | waez |
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