Abu Dhabi: BWF’s iftar meet attracts hundreds of NRIs from across UAE

Abu Dhabi: The Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) - Abu Dhbai, an organization of NRIs in the UAE known for its philanthropic and charitable works, recently organized an ‘Iftar’ get-together at the India Social and Cultural Centre, wherein nearly 700 NRIs from across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah took part.

Abdul Salam Uppinangadi, delivered a lecture on Ramadan. Shaikh Twaka Ahmed Musliar Al Azhari, Khazi of Dakshina Kannada performed dua.

After iftar and magrib prayers, a formal stage programme was held. President Mohammed Ali Uchil, president of BWF, after welcoming the guests put forward the charitable causes initiated by BWF targeting Mangaluru, and appealed for generous help from members to conduct these successfully.

He thanked all those who donated for various causes which helped many under-privileged people to live a dignified life in the society. He expressed his gratitude to the Chief Guest of the day- Twaka Ahmed Musliar Al Azhari, Khazi of Dakshina Kannada, KS Mohammed Masood, President, Muslim Central Committee, DK and Udupi, Padmashree Dr B R Shetty, Chairman & MD, NMC Group, Sudheer Shetty President, UAE Exchange Global operations, Dr Shanawaj of Universal Hospital, Fakruddin Bhat, Adia and other donors for their constant support from the beginning of BWF.

He thanked BWF-executive committee members for their hard work, dedication and effort to organize this function and bring in to its complete success and spirit. “It’s an incredible achievement for BWF, which managed to accomplish so many tasks to its utmost goal set, and God willing all of its project will be a complete success.”

Abdulla Madumoole, G.Secretary, BWF, briefed about the activities of the BWF such as marriages of 100 poor girls, and appealed for generous help from members to conduct these successfully. He highlighted BWF projects like distribution of wheel chairs, and empathized on the BWF pilot project – Shouchalaya, a unique project, through which BWF constructed 135 toilets in various parts of twin districts. BWF plan to construct another 100 toilets for the poor in the society irrespective of caste and religion in the various parts of the twin districts.

He highlighted BWF projects like distribution of wheel chairs, and empathized on the BWF pilot project – Shouchalaya, a unique project to construct 100 toilets for the poor in the society irrespective of caste and religion in the various parts of the twin districts. He requested donors to support our forth coming office project in Mangalore to coordinate the BWF charity works.

Dr B R Shetty conveyed his Ramadan wishes to all and praised BWF for arranging the huge gathering of community members and for its charitable work. He addressed the gathering with highly advisable words and declared his full support for all BWF Charity projects.

Mohammed Masood also lauded BWF for the community service and selfless work towards the common people and under-privileged.

Imran Ahmed, co-coordinator of BWF delivered the vote of thanks. The programme was coordinated by Mohamed Siddik (Kaup- Treasurer BWF), and  Siddik Uchil along with Abdul Majeed A.G.  Mohd Kallapu Abdul Rauf,Vice President,Hamza Khader and Hameeed Gurupur-G.Secretary,  Basheer Bajpe along with ,Mujeeb Uchil, Abdul Salim and Nazeer Ubar took care of the floor management and managed the event with a professional touch. Nawaz Uchil , Haneef Ullal,  Mohideen Handel, Majeed Athoor, Irfan Ahmed, Rasheed Bijai, Rasheed V.K, Altaf takreer, Basheer Uchil,Abbobakkar Ubar, Imran along with other BWF youth volunteers  were instrumental in the success of program.

Rafeeq Krishnapur, vice president along with Jaleel Gurpur, compered the programme. The program started with the recitation of the holy Quran by Aitham Hameed and translation by Jaleel Gurpur. Rafeeq Krishnapur, Vice President along with Jaleel Gurpur, compered the programme. The program started with the recitation of the holy Quran by Aitham Hameed and translation by Jaleel Gurpur.

Mohammed Asif, Mohammed Akram, Altaf, Suhail Kudroli, Althaf Ahmed, Younus, Saleem and Nayeem baiji of Sahebaan Abu Dhabi, Sarvothama Shetty, Jayaram Alva and Sundar Shetty of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Moidin Kutty Kakkinge, KIC, Nasir of KNRI Forum, Basheer B.M., KKMA, Altaf Farangipet, Badruddin Henthar and other office Bearers of Darulnoor- M.E.Moolur, Dr.Kaup Mohammed and Latheef Mulki of BCF, Mohammed Hakim and Kabeer of KCF, Abdul Khader and Hanif Arimoole of KIC were present among others.