IFF all set for Hajj volunteer service-2015

September 19, 2015

Riyadh: For the 12th consecutive year, the India Fraternity Forum has prepared its activists for Hajj volunteer service in the holy sites of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

FRATERNITY FORUM

This was announced at a press meet recently. The Forum has further expanded the Hajj services successfully to India helping out the pilgrims proceeding for Haj through guidance classes focusing on the spirit of Haj and its rituals, instructions to perform the rituals in a safe and healthy environment.

Guidance classes were held in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli and Kayalpattinam in Tamil Nadu and Mangaluru in Karanataka and Malappuram, Erattupetta, Aluva and Kannur in Kerala state. The classes included presentation of photos and video clips and updates of the holy sites.

Last year, the Hajj safety guide prepared by India Fraternity Forum was released by the Oommen Chandi, Chief Minister of Kerala and this year the guide has been published in Malayalam, English, Tamil, Kannada and Urdu languages and distributed to the Haj pilgrims who attended the classes at various locations in India.

The volunteer service at the airport of Madinah and Hajj terminal of KAIA Jeddah has begun since the first Haj flight from India has landed in the Kingdom, engaging many groups of 5 volunteers each, on a daily basis.

In Makkah IFF engages 70 volunteers, including 4 full timers who focus the areas of Haram, hospitals, clinics and accommodation of Hajis in Aziziyah and on Fridays, more volunteers are engaged in Makkah to help and guide the pilgrims.

In Madinah, IFF Kerala chapter in coordination with the Kerala Hajj Welfare Forum is serving the Hajis, whereas more than two dozens of IFF volunteers from other states are engaged in serving the Hajis hailing from different Indian states.

In addition to the volunteers now serving in Makkah, arrangements have been completed for deploying 800 volunteers to help the pilgrims during Dhul Hajj 8-13. This will include volunteers from Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Yanbu. Volunteers are divided under various teams for field, tent, transportation, support services, help desk, medical and media.

Forum will also engage a 25 member strong women volunteer team to serve the female pilgrims on 11 and 12 of Dhul Hajj. Women's wing of IFF volunteers has been in the service activities for the last five years and they provide help and support to the weak and sick female pilgrims to avail medical assistance, whenever required.

The training for the volunteers and supporting team has been completed in various Indian languages. Training for the women's wing was conducted by the team headed by Dr. Muneera Balahmar (Head of Preventive medicine, MOH)

As per the request of Indian Pilgrim Welfare Forum (IPWF), this year also IFF will provide the map of mina for the use of volunteers. IFF has thanked for the support of the Consulate of India, Indian Haj Mission, World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), South Asian Mutawwif Organization and the Ministry of Health (MOH) etc. in serving the guests of Allah

This year, IFF Hajj volunteer service will be supervised by an 11 member committee including Abdul Rauf Cherur (Coordinator), Mudassir (Asst. Coordinator), Mohammed Sadiq (Volunteer Captain), Hakkeem Abdulla Kannur (Vice Captain).

Shamsuddin KM (Regional President IFF), Mohammed Ali (Regional Secretary),Abdul Rauf (Volunteer Service Coordinator), Irshad Ahmed (President, IFF Urdu & North Indian Chapter), Mohammed Shareef(President, IFF Tamil Nadu Chapter) were present at the press meet.

Comments

Mai haji ki khidmat karna chahata hoo. please l desire haj pilgrims' seva.. volunteer.. consider me..my cell no.9371017381

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Bahrain: Kannadiga delegates meet Indian Embassy Second Secretary

coastaldigest.com news network

May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy.

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon.

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Al Khobar: Indian Social Forum distributes food kits for expat labors

coastaldigest.com news network

April 7,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter distributed Food Kits for Indian expatriates labors who were in trouble due to Corona lockdown on April 6, 2020 at a labor camp here in Al Khobar.

The labors, most of them are from the staes of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh And Uttar Pradesh, were in trouble without food.

Recieving the information leaders of Indian Social Forum immediately visited the camp to take survey.

Indian Social Forum with the help of donors distributed food kits. Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka Chapter president Mr.Mohammed Shareef Jokatte expressed gratitude for donors for their contribution.

Comments

Really appreciated. Working for this cause during this critical situation is really great job.

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh holds blood donation camp

Media Release

January 27,2020

Riyadh: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN on the 17th Jan 2020 at KING SAUD Universities King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh.

This is one of KWARs Prestigious Humanitarian EVENT every year, as we are indebted to serve the society for a Great Cause.

The campaign began at 08:30 am with a theme of Republic Day Celebrations and went on till 3:30 pm. Irrespective of Friday being a weekend and holiday people came in good numbers to donate Blood. The Hospital Staff, The Doctors and the Blood Bank Technicians and others at King Khalid University Hospital were more than happy to serve all those who have participated in this campaign.

KWAR Thanks all the Hospital Staff especially Mr. Salman Baqsh for his introduction of KWAR to Blood Bank and all the arrangements for this campaign, without his support this could not been done. Dr. Zafar Mahmoud for his wonderful support during the campaign and Mr. Abdullah Al Saman for his outstanding Hospitality throughout the campaign. KWAR also thanks all the donors who came all the way voluntarily for this Great Humanitarian Cause. As a token of gesture KWAR awarded Certificate of Appreciation to all the participants.

And KWAR would like to thank specially Mr. Nasir, Representative of Blood Helpline Karnataka, who encouraged many donors and made them to actively participate and donate blood for this noble cause.

KWAR’s core activities was on display on the screen, with most of the Committee members were present at the venue to serve the donors. KWAR thanks all the members, the Executive committee and all those who took their valuable time to organize this event successfully and thank all our well-wishers who supported us for the BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN. We in KWAR wish every Donor and the participants a healthy life ahead, and we need everyone's active participation in all our Future events.