Riyadh: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh, conducted its 6th annual general body meeting on January 30, at the Maqsoura conference hall of the East Ramada Hotel Batha. The meeting was well attended by over 175 members, who represented from most of the taluks of south Karnataka.
DKMO – Riyadh since past 6 years is in the forefront for the support of community members at the time of need. DKMO has been working hard on their unique program FRF (Family Relief Fund) scheme, so far DKMO has donated seven such cases each with an average of 1.5 lacks to the family of the deceased member back home. Over the years DKMO also provided air tickets to repatriate some ailing brothers who could not afford to pay for it. DKMO has also funded a library, print media, patients at govt. Hospitals back home and supported poor students for their education.
DKMO also contributed and strived to collect funds for the release of an imprisoned brother in Saudi Arabia. DKMO very proudly announce that it has contributed to pursue higher education to lady doctor.
Meeting commenced immediately after the Friday prayers,started with the recitation of a verses of the Holy Quran.
Br. Basheer Thalapadi compered the program welcomed Br. Haneef N.S President DKMO, Br. Muzaffar AliGeneralSecretary DKMO, Br. Abbas UchilTreasurer DKMO, Br.YousufSakafiBaitarAdvisor DKMO to the dais with the chief guest Akhtar Sheikh the former Ameer of JamaithulFalah&Br. Mohammed Kunchi CEO Alif International School Riyadh.
Br. YousufSakafiBaitaraddressed the audience by quoting verses from the Holy Quran and Ahadith to bring out the feeling of brotherhood amongst Muslims, the qualities required of every Muslims and highlighted the guidelines of charity in light of teachings of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) .
Muzaffar Ali presented a comprehensive report on the activities of DKMO. This included the reports on the DKMO’s special charity programs like family relief fund, medical aid and education aid to all the members in Riyadh and their family at back home. Also provided a detailed presentation regarding new project ANTI Dowry Campaign which is the new social program by DKMO.
Br. Abbas Uchilgave detailedpresentation of financial report for the year 2013 – 14, clarified the queries from the audience then financial statement is approved with applause of “Allah Akbar”.
Chief Guest of the program Br. Akhter Shaikh highlighted importance of charity. Br. Abdul Basheer President of JF Riyadh unit congratulated for the activities of DKMO.
The President Br. Haneef N.S then dissolved the existing committee with brief address and he thanked the members and committee for their support during his tenure.
Br. Abdul Basheer and Br. Pervez Ali conducted the elections for the year 2015 – 16 . Members were asked voluntarily join the new committee and support in carrying out the noble task. With lot of interest 41 members joined the new committee. The office bearers for the new committee were elected unanimously and the list are as follows:
Br. Abdul Azeez Bajpe: President
Br. Imtiyaz Shaikh: Vice President
Br. EilyasYermal : Vice President
Br. Fazalur Rahemaan Gangolli: Gen Secretary
Br. Ismail Montepadav: Jt. Secretary
Br. Abbas Uchila: Treasurer
Br. Yousuf Sakafi Baitar: Advisor
Br. Ismail Shafi: Advisor
Br. Muzaffar Ali Media: Secretary
Br. Haneef N.S: Org. Convenor
Br. Ibrahim Padikkal: Convenor
and 25 other committee members
Brother Fazalur Rahemaan Gangolli facilitated the programme and thanked all the attendees and executive committee members of DKMO Riyadh for extending their support. Program ended with the Swalath.
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