KMYA Sambhrama-2018 turns in Mangalurean festival in Riyadh

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April 7, 2018

Riyadh: The Katipalla Muslim Youth Association (KMYA) recently organized a family get together, KMYA-Sambhrama 2018 at Al Roshd Resort in Riyadh.

The event began with a recitation of the holy Quran by Master Arsh Habeeb. In nightlong entertainment program, KMYA felicitated the philanthropists and well-wishers who supported KMYA’s charity programs.

Mohammed Sadiq, CEO of RACC contracting Company, Santhosh Shetty, MD of Khadesiah Medical Center and President of KWAR and Karnataka NRI Forum, Abdul Aziz Bankal, president DKMO Riyadh were the chief guests at the event. PS Abdul Aziz, KMYA president welcomed the guests at the event.

Singer Abdul Samad Katipalla was the master of ceremony. Participants with their family and friends were seen enjoying the nonstop entertainment by Abdul Samad that made them stick to their seats until the end of the function. The audience cheered to the Beary qawwali, skits, and songs.

Mangalurean traditional dinner welcomed the crowd to this mega event. The food court was a special attraction. The participants enjoyed different types of Mangalurean snacks. A medical checkup camp was organized and sponsored by Khadesiah Medical Center.

Beary poetry concert was another special attraction at the event. Abdul Samad and his team presented poems written by prominent Beary writers Ibrahim Thannirubavi, B.A Mohammed Ali Kammaradi, Hussain Katipalla, Basheer Keenya, Ashraf Apollo and Mohammed Baddoor. Students of Alif International School presented a Duff play.

Alif International School organized a drawing competition for children of all age groups. True talents emerged with beautiful artwork and winners were awarded. Quran reciting competition for children was conducted at the program. All participants received consolation prizes.

The huge gathering during this period of a recession was a shining example of the passion of KMYA members towards charity works to support the needy back home. The KMYA team spirit was very much appreciated and their efforts to support the downtrodden community touched the hearts of the participants. KMYA is a non-profit charity association established in 1989 by members of Katipalla Muslim Jamath living in Saudi Arabia. Since then it is supporting the poor families in and around Katipalla village of Mangaluru Taluq.

Expertise Contracting Co., Great Mountains Industrial Services, PAPYROL Paper Products and RACC Contracting Co., were the main sponsors while Rooftech, LuLu Hypermarkets, Universal, Khadesiah Medical Center and Friendi Mobile were the co-sponsors for the event.

Sports competitions were held separately for Children, Ladies, and gents. A number of spot games and competitions and quiz were held with attractive prizes.

In a final closing message, event chairman Sulaiman Abdul Rahman thanked the sponsors and participants for their continued support to KMYA. More than 60 volunteers were thanked for their contribution to the success of the event. The entire KMYA team pledged to utilize the fund raised from this event to support the helpless NRIs and needy people back home.

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Alhumdullila..KMYA sambhrama 2018 was a great success. .jazakh allahu khairan to all my KMYA members for your hard work.

Congratulations KMYA Your sincere efforts and hardwork is indeed highly appreciated. You should be proud of yourselves. Congratulations to all! Keep up the good work guys!

Alhumdullila mashaallah very gud experience with our KMYA members.. may almighty allah praise everyone .. As this main motive of our gathering was for charity cause.. Alhumdullila successfully gathered.. And we are proud to be the members of KMYA..

Nice and well organized programme

Masha Allah, well organized function. Nice to see all members one stage.

Ismail Katipalla(Gen. Secretary, KMYA DAMMAM)

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ISF holds Republic Day in Dammam

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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member, India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution.

Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta holds blood donation camps in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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Kuwait Kannada Koota organizes Daasotsava

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March 2,2020

Kuwait: State of Karnataka is enriched with Daasa culture, which had contributed immensely to its literature, culture, art & philosophy. Daasa tradition in Karnataka was part of the Bhakti movement which flourished from around 15th century and it extended considerable spiritual influence over the masses. Kuwait Kannada Koota, a socio-cultural association for the people of Karnataka in Kuwait, organized its annual Daasotsava on 14th February 2020 in remembrance of these saints, thereby displaying the rich cultural heritage of the state.

The program started with a warm welcome address by Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath, convener of cultural committee. Divine invocation prayer by Mrs. Vasantha Ashok and Mrs. Sandhya Arun set the trend for the event. This was followed by lighting of the traditional lamp by the 2020 executive committee, comprising of President Mr. Rajesh Vittal, Vice President Mr. Sandeep Chabba, General Secretary Mr. Praveen Kumar Shetty and Treasurer Mr. Pradeep Rao. President, while welcoming the gathering, spoke about the importance of Daasas in Kannada literature & history and briefed about the series of upcoming programs. Cultural programs started with fancy dress competition by Koota children comprising of all age group starting from infants to elder kids. This program stole the show as the efforts & time invested by children and their parents were clearly visible.

2019 executive committee was felicitated by the current committee for wonderfully managing Koota affairs & programs. This was followed by the release of Koota magazine “Marala Mallige", comprising of informative articles, drawings, poems etc., entirely contributed by the association members. Event’s main attraction “Vrindavana Leelavarana", a colorful dance drama spectacularly portrayed by 54 Koota children, was very well appreciated & received by the attendees. Association children who successfully completed 10th and 12th were felicitated as a token of encouragement. Executive committee gave away prizes to Kids who excelled in the stage competitions held earlier. Audience was treated to a divine and melodious Bhajan program conducted astutely by the ladies & men. Koota women performed Bhajan Kolata, along with ladies bhajan, in a well-coordinated manner. Vote of thanks was proposed by the secretary of Koota, thanking those who contributed for the success of the event. Another attraction was a quiz competition “Rasa Prashne", conducted efficiently between the programs, by Mr. Mahesh Shiramgond.

The whole event was planned and executed astutely by the cultural committee under the leadership of Convener, Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath. Public Relations Committee, led by Mrs. Suparna Dambal, welcomed the members in a vibrant & colorful way, showcasing a beautifully erected divine mantap. The event was sponsored by Unimoni, LIC HFL, VSPL, Geetherb, Kotak Life Insurance, Joy Alukkas, Lulu Hypermarket & Total Environment. The program ended with a sumptuous satvik lunch, sponsored by the senior Koota member, Mr. Ramachandran Seetharaman.