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1976 A.D.: Nairobi Domed Temple: Jashodaben Popatlal Padamshi Shah laid the foundation stone of the temple on January 22.
1978 A.D.: Nairobi Oshwal Jain Primary school: There was a desire in the community to start a school to teach Jain religion to the youngsters. The number of students using the boys' boarding house had decreased considerably. It was becoming clear that there was no further use for a boarding house. To make use of the facility the Board decided to start a Jain school in the existing building of boarding house. The opening ceremony of the school took place on May 20, by Jivraj Bhimji Shah of Mombasa, a trustee of the Board.
1982 A.D.: Nairobi Oshwal Sports Center: It was decided to build a large sport complex next to the existing swimming pool. Shantilal Raishi Shah President of the Nairobi Community laid the foundation stone of the complex on April 25. Shantibhai like his name (shanti means peace or quiet) is a quiet worker and has given his services to the community for the last two decades. The building of the sports center was completed within a year. The opening ceremony took place on May 22, 1983 led by Mohanbhai Karania, Vice-President of the community.
1984 A.D.: Nairobi Domed Jain Temple: After continued construction for 8 years, the work on temple was completed. Sobhagchand Ratilal Dhanji Shah performed the opening ceremony of the temple. This was an auspicious event. The celebrations took place from February 4 to February 12, 1984. During these nine days people from India, the United Kingdom, Canada and many other places participated in this event. Over 10,000 people attended the celebrations.
1984 A.D.: Nairobi Oshwal Library: For a long time library activity had come to a standstill. A new awakening took place. People were thirsty for knowledge. To meet
