Sakar Kassamali Hirji Jessani
- sakarfui
- Dukawalla Merchant
- Parents
- Gokal Versi Vasram 1890–1960Kamarbai Manji 1894–1960
- Siblings
- Maherali Gokal Versi 1912–1991Nazarali Gokal Versi 1908–1998Nurubanu Ramzanali Shariff Jamal 1927–2014Shirin Rajabali Jessa Punjani 1932–2006
- Partners
- Children
Sakar was fortunate to be born in a relatively well-off family in Dar es Salaam and her parent’s generosity to others shaped her own life, even though she was not married into wealth. She had a 'vado haat' large hands when she cooked meals, where all family was welcome. Sakarfui always willing to give something to those less fortunate in her society. (I can personally confirm that.Iqbal)
As was custom for her times, Saker received 7 chopri class Gujarati education at the AK Girls School in Dar es Salaam. At age 16, she was removed from school and was married to Kassamali Hirji Jessani, who was a recent migrant from Kathiawar.
With her husband, Sakar ran a small clothing store across the main market in Kariakoo. She was considered smart in vyepar business, having learnt from her mother, Kamar Bai Gokal Versi at her store on Msimbazi Street, Dar es Salaam,
Sakar also raised 6 children, some of whom eventually settled in the UK, Canada, and the USA.
In 1985, she and her husband joined their children in Calgary, where she got to be well known as an excellent cook. In Calgary, Sakar also raised her granddaughter, Salima Jessani.
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Sakar and other Volunteers with Majarmaa Sakar Hassanali Bandali & Mukhiani Zehra Akber Lalji Samji and Kamadiani Shirin Badrudin K Karsan - Darkhana Dar es Salaam. -
Kariakoo Ismailis Volunteers - Sakar Jessani. -
With aunt Sakar Jessani, London 1970's. -
Sakarbai Jessani in Calgary, Canada. -
Jessani Family, Calgary. -
Sakar at her niece's wedding in Toronto amongst family and friends circa 1980.
Sakarbai died in Calgary.
