Dubai: BCF hosts iftar meet, pledges to help poor in Karnataka

CD Network
June 15, 2017

Dubai: The grand “BCF Dubai Iftar Meet 2017” was conducted at The Iranian Club Auditorium, Dubai. More than 700 people, including women and children, mostly Kannadiga NRIs attended the Iftar party. Apart from Muslims, a considerable number of Hindus and Christians too took part in the iftar meet.

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Prior to Iftar, Mr. Ibrahim Dubal and Mr. Ashraf Satikal conducted Qirat competition for Kids. Islamic quiz for both kids and adults were also conducted. Ustad Taha Tangal, Honorary President, DKSC offered dua. Ustad Mehboob Sakafi, President of KCF delivered a lecture on the importance of Ramadan.

After Iftar, an introductory program of “BCF Scholarship Meet-2017” was held. Dr. B K Yusuf, Hon. President of BCF presided over the program. Dr. Kaup Mohamed, Hon. Gen. Secretary, BCF, welcomed the dignitaries to the stage. Program started with Qirat by Master Afraaz Afeeq Hussain.

Dr. B.K. Yusuf, welcomed and expressed his gratitude to all for attending the Iftar Program. He prayed Allah Almighty to bless us all with his abundant BARAKA and RAHMA and make this Ramadan the most bountiful to us all. He said he, as the President of BCF, is indebted to all NRI Beary brothers in UAE because it was their support and cooperation that made the BCF as one of the most predominant and popular Kannada based Organization in the Gulf. Quoting the verses from Quran, he pointed that Allah has prescribed on all the Ramadan Fasting as he prescribed on the earlier generation so that all live with “THAQWA”. He gave an interesting interpretation to “THAQWA” by saying that as per Islamic meaning THAQWA means – when we walk in a dirty street which is full of impure and dirty mud, thorns and pebbles, we walk cautiously lifting and holding our dress and we look carefully around to avoid the mud, thorns and other obstacles so that we reach our goal safely without getting dirty. “THAQWA’ is also nothing but leading a clean and pious life avoiding all bad things.

Mr. Abdul Latif Mulky, the Vice President, BCF and Chairman of BCF Iftar Committee thanked all for gracing the program. He also thanked for giving an opportunity to do a good work in Ramadan as the chairman of Iftar committee 2017. By quoting the Quran, he told that charity is always beneficial to mankind. If we make an iota of good work, Allah will reward us in multiple folds. He told about the plentiful blessings of Allah in Ramadan. He expressed his gratitude to all Kannada based Organizations for making the BCF Iftar function exceptionally successful by their presence. He thanked all leaders and members of BCF and the BCF Iftar team for making the Iftar one of the most successful one.

Mr. M.E. Moolur, the Vice President of BCF and Chairman of Scholarship Committee expressed his pleasure to see that all who attended this BCF Iftar has attended as Kannadigas irrespective of any caste creed or religion. He told that because of this unique quality of inclusiveness in BCF, all are proud to be its members. He elaborated how Islam emphasizes on universal friendship in social life. He continued: Quran says-that Allah created mankind, scattered them all over the earth and divided them into different Cast, Tribe and Groups so that they know each other and live with peace and harmony. He gave a brief introduction of BCF Scholarship and invited all to the BCF Scholarship Program to be held on 13/8/2017 at St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He said serving parents, supporting the orphans and performing iftar are the 3 most auspicious moments when Allah listens to our prayers.

Mr. Sarvotham Shetty, President of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sanga appreciated BCF for arranging such a well disciplined iftar meet. He told that Ramadan is for making us clean by taking us away from bad things. He emphasized that this kind of good things must not be limited to only Ramadan but must be adopted in other 11 months too.

Mr. Prabhakar Ambalthere, the General Secretary of KNRI UAE conveyed best Ramadan wishes to all . He stressed the importance of communal harmony and unity among us as Indians and Kannadigas. By giving examples of few relevant incidents in Kerala, he elaborated how Most of the muslims are law abiding, peace loving and patriotic citizens of our country.

Dr. Kaup Mohamed appealed to the gathering to be a part and parcel of this great social service by donating generously to this noble cause of providing education to the poor students. He also said that all the people should provide support to BCF for educational cause and also to support in providing free wheel chairs to the needy people of the karnataka state. Dr. Kaup thanked all patrons, supporters and committee member of BCF for their continued support.

Dr. Kaup also mentioned that Bearys Cultural Forum since last 17 years has been serving the poor people in the State of Karnataka irrespective of caste, creed and religious differentiation. He also mentioned that BCF is involved in taking care of the down trodden society of the Karnataka state in the field of education by providing scholarship to the students. Dr. Kaup stated that BCF has provided scholarship to more than 13,000 needy poor students of the Karnataka state and currently will also be providing scholarship, free sewing machines for self employment for ladies and free wheel chairs to the disabled people of Karnataka state.

The scholarship contribution drive was enthusiastically supported by the august gathering. Guest of honors, general audience and BCF committee members comprising both ladies and gentlemen generously pledged their support for free education and free wheel chairs.

Mr. Zafarullah Khan, Chief Advisor, BCF, Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder Patron of BCF, Mr. Hassan Darvish, Mr. Fathulla Saheb and several others donated generously for the cause of providing education to the poor masses of the Karnataka State.

Several representatives of various organisations such as KNRI, Karnataka Islamic Centre, Al Kamar Wlefare Association, Darul Irshad, Daul Asharia, Malja Yateem Khana, Madinat ul Moonavara, Darul Noor, Markaz al Huda Women College, Hidaya Foundation, Namma Tuluvea, Karnataka Sanga, Kundapur Association, Kannagkar Association, Tawkul Overseas, Tawakul Overseas, Amchi Gale Dubai, Dubai, Mangalore Konkans, Al Islamic Uchila, Billawas, Bunts etc. attended this Iftar Meet 2016.

Several dignatories attended this Iftar Meet 2017 which included Ustad Taha Tangal, Ustad Mehboob Sakafi, Mr. Saravotham Shetty, Mr. Haji Bava, Mr. Yusuf Arla Padavu, , Mr. Harish Sherigar, Mr. Prabahakar Ambalther, Mr. Sungandaraj Bekal, Mr. Tanti, Mr. Daya Kirodian, Mr. Vishwanath, Mr. James Mendons, Mr. Ganesh Rao, Mr. Abdul Kader Bajpe, Mr. Shashidar Nagarajppa, Mr. Mohan, Mr. Alwin Pinto, Mr. Joseph Mathia, Mr. Noel Al meda etc.

The Chairman of the Iftar Meet 2016 Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky and all his team members were applauded for their good task in conducting the Iftar Party 2016 successfully. The coordinated and dedicated support from all members of the Iftar committee and the BCF Committee members including BCF ladies wing played a major role in making the function a very successful one. The BCF Managing committee also conveyed their thanks to all the media members who attended this BCf Iftar Meet 2017.

The chairman of Ladies wing Mrs. Mumtaz Hussain and all her ladies team members did exemplary job of managing the ladies iftar meet and also generously contributed to the cause of developing the poor people of Karnataka State.

BCF conveyed special thanks to the sponsors namely Mr. Shabbir Hussain, Tiffany Group, Mr. Aboosalih, Nafees Group, Supreme Water Proofing, Mr. Habib Adoor, Onyx, Fantastic Workshop, Executive Members of BCF and Mr. Saleem Althaf.

Mr. Afeeq Husain proposed vote of thanks. A lots of giveaway packets and gifts were distributed. The event was sponsored by all the members of BCF, Tiffany, Nafis group, Diamond Home etc. The Iftar Meet program was very well and systematically arranged by the Iftar committee under the leadership of Mr.Latif Mulky.

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Asif U K
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Sunday, 18 Jun 2017

Masha Allah, Nice arrangements. I excited hearing the news for arranging huge gatherings as more than 700 people Iftar party with multi culture and multi faiths people. May Allah accept your effort. Keep it up.

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May 20,2020

Dubai, May 20: Dubai-based Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club’s humanitarian services in charge Naseer Karaje team have appreciated the efforts of Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Mangaluru Airport director, NGOs of Mangaluru, and MLA for extending a royal welcome to second batch of repatriates from Dubai that landed at Mangaluru Airport on May 18.

There was so much of confusions when 1st batch of repatriation flight landed in Mangaluru airport on 12th May due to lack of proper arrangements and co ordination.

This time due to proper arrangements and special supervision by the DC everything was driven smoothly. It has given a confidence to all the Manglurean expats of Dubai in returning to their native places, the KSCC said.

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May 2,2020

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Blood Donation Drive started in the morning at 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Around 48 people participated in this drive and donated blood to support the Dubai Blood Bank.

A potential shortage of blood for transfusions has been occurred due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood donations during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic, health services are now running with shortages of blood availability. To support the DHA Blood Bank KSCC taken initiative to ensure that blood donations continued and are safe for both the donor and the recipient.

After taking safety precaution and safe distance during the blood donation donors feeling happy and honored to participate and donate blood at this pandemic situation. Club Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi was also present during this event.

KSCC appreciated all the blood donors and be grateful to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Community Development Authority (CDA), and Government of Dubai for their association for this event. They also thanked the volunteers and supporters.

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Media Release
July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful. 

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport. 

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine. 

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.

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