Mr Abdoollah Hosenally reaches the remarkable milestone of 100 years

The 100th birthday of new centenarian Mr Abdoollah Hosenally was celebrated during a ceremony organised on Sunday 19 July 2026 by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity at the Majid AR Rayhaan Hall in Plaine Lauzun. Family members, friends and invited guests, including the Member of the National Assembly Mr Mohamed Ehsan Juman, attended the event.

On the occasion, Mr Hosenally received several tokens of appreciation, including a cheque of Rs 26,203, a mixer grinder, a bouquet of flowers, a centenarian medal and a certificate. The Senior Citizens Council also presented him with a commemorative shield, while the National Solidarity Fund awarded him a cheque of Rs 10,000. He also benefited from a Special Telephone Service offered by Mauritius Telecom.

The centenarian was born on 16 July 1926 in Calebasse into a modest and hardworking family. His father, Mr Jumratty Hosenally was working as ‘beef trader’ while mother was working as ‘bhandari’. He was the youngest child among five children. Regrettably, his four elder sisters passed away.

Mr Hosenally was born on 16 July 1926 in Calebasses into a modest and hardworking family. His father, Mr Jumratty Hosenally, worked as a beef trader, while his mother was employed as a ‘bhandari’. He was the youngest of five children, and all four of his elder sisters have passed away.

The centenarian attended school up to Standard VI before serving as a soldier in Egypt and Palestine. In 1951, he entered into a civil marriage with Mrs Sumsair Khairoune Nicha. Following their marriage, the couple settled in Plaine Verte, where they lived together until Mrs Hosenally's passing in 2008. Their union was blessed with four children, although they sadly lost one daughter. Today, Mr Hosenally is blessed with ten grandchildren.

Mr Hosenally is particularly fond of biryani, fish curry and other seafood. He also enjoys fresh fruits, sweet potatoes, cassava and ‘arouille’. A favourite treat is ‘pasti doux’, which he relishes almost every day.

The centenarian experiences age-related frailty. Nevertheless, he is able to move around his home with the assistance of a walking frame. He currently resides with his daughter in Plaine Lauzun, where she provides him with daily care, including assistance with dressing and meals.

Mr Hosenally receives monthly domiciliary visits from Dr Y. Bekaroo of the Medical Unit of the Ministry. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading the Holy Quran. He attributes his longevity to a lifetime of hard work, the love and support of his family, and his unwavering faith in God.

20 July 2026

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