Sakar Kassamali Hirji Jessani

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Mrs. Sakar Kassamali Hirji Jessani
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All Nicknames
  • sakarfui
Town of birth
Country of birth
Place of Death
Place of longest stay
Profession or occupation carriedout for the longest period in life
  • Dukawalla Merchant
Where-City or Country
Parents
Gokal Versi Vasram 18901960
Kamarbai Manji 18941960
Partners

Born in Dar es Salaam

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.

Sakarbai died in Calgary.