Dammam: Indian Social Forum demands rebuilding of Babri Masjid

Dammam: Babri Masjid is the symbol of religious freedom provided by democratic system of India. Fascist forces have attacked the constitution of India by destroying the Babri Masjid which was Mulsim’s religious center and had a history of 467 years. The inverse effects of that attack is still experienced by the minority community, dalits and other backward classes of India, said Fayaz N, General Secretary of Central Committee of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province.

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He was speaking at a social program ‘Lest we forget December 6...Lest we retain Hope...’, organized by the state committee of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province, on Tuesday 6th December at 8pm in Paragon Auditorium, Dammam.

“We have to intensify the struggle to retain the hope of getting our constitutional rights by utilizing the opportunities provided by the constitution. Since the demolition of Babri Masjid, India is witnessing communal riots, fake encounters, dark law, murder in the name of cow slaughter, rape and now interference in muslim personal law-Shareeat system. We have to fight for the restoration of secularism in India by reconstructing the Babri Masjid,” he said.

Other chief guests present on the dais were Imthiaz, Social Activist and President of India Fraternity Forum, Eastern Province, Mohammad Sherief Karkala, Indian Embassy Volunteer representative and also A.M. Arif, State President of Indian Social Forum, Karnataka, State Committee member, Shafi Imran delivered preface for the program.

In the beginning of the program Social Forum member Azaruddin recited the Quran. Social Forum dammam branch president, Mohammad Rafeeq delivered vote of thanks. Khalid coordinated the program.

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I need your help. Present I m in dammam. I completed my 2,years agreement. Now I hav to leave this country but my kafil not sending me back to India. So please help me.

Masha Allah very good program.

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IPWF hosts online Quran recitation competition for Indian students

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May 20,2020

Jeddah: Indian Pilgrims Welfare Forum (IPWF) under the patronage of consulate General of India Jeddah related to welfare activities connected to Indian hajj pilgrims in particular and welfare functions of Indian community at large, organized Quran recitation competition for Indian students of age 10 to 14 residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Grand Finale was conducted Live online via Zoom virtual conference on Friday 15th May 2020 at 14:45 Hrs.

The Consul General Of India, Jeddah and Vice Patron IPWF, H.E.Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Shiekh graced the Grand Finale as honorable Chief Guest. The HOC, Consul Hajj and Director IPWF - Mr. Y Sabir attended as Guest of Honor, while the ever-exuberant President of the forum Mr. Ayyub Hakeem lead the event. A large number of Indian dignitaries and media personnel also joined this live event.

Judges panel included three experienced youths. First judge was the Prominent Hafiz and one of the best Qaris of his calibre, Hafiz Ismail Yahya Bilal, well educated in Qirat from Umm Al Qura University Makkah and currently persuing Masters. He also holds many honors and accolades from various international competitions and appreciations from Imaams of Haramain. The other judge, Hafiz Abdullah A.Mateen Usmani, first position winner, a record for being youngest Indian to win Jeddah Quran competition 2018 under patronage of Jeddah Governor. Hafiz Farhan Abdur Rab, was the third judge, an Engineer by profession, as well as current Treasurer at IPWF.

Winners; Humeirah Masood Kazi and Furqan Mohammed Vasi Ahmed won Gold position. Maryam Jaffar and Adil Abdul Rasheed ranked Silver while Khatija Ehtesham Ali and Nadeem Noorisha ranked Bronze. Consolation prizes were given to Aamina Mustafa and Mohammed Ahsan Ali. The event was organized to encourage and boost the ambitions of young generation and inspring them to bring out their best in Quran Recitation

While speaking at the event Chief Guest H.E.Mr. Md.Noor Rahman Sheikh appreciated the social works of IPWF for Indian Community, praised the brilliant performance of students, He said it gives us great pleasure seeing that all participants, Judges and Jury members are Indians, he said the recitation of the children was fantabulous, and congratulated to the winners and participants. Chief Guest further said President Ayyub Hakeem and his IPWF Team deserves to be appreciated for their relentless efforts for this Noble cause, even in this period when the world is observing lockdown.

HOC, Consul Hajj Mr. Y Sabir appreciated IPWF team for organizing this virtual competition, he said it’s really amazing that 111 students registered to participate for the contest, he appreciated the hard work of children and efforts of parents for preparing their children.

Mr. Hakeem welcomed all and informed that this competition received overwhelming response from Indian community locally and internationally in short time since its launch was just couple of days earlier. Which compliments events Objective to encourage children “mainly Indians residing in Saudi Arabia” especially during the month of Quran “Ramadan” and lockdown period #COVID-19.

40 contestants made it to the Semifinals, and 15 Students reached the Grand Finale, 2 young children were given consolation for their enthusiastic recitation.

The President also appreciated his IPWF Team for unwavering support in preparation of this event. He thanked the Chief Guest, HE Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh and Guest of Honor Mr. Y Sabir for gracing this glorious competition. He Thanked the audience and announced that all contestants will be awarded appreciation “digital certificate’

Syed Nasir Khursheed anchored the program, and entertained with beautiful Urdu couplets. Farhan Abdur Rab and Abdul Rahman Poyakkara conducted the contest flawlessly on time. Farhan, concluded the event with Vote of Thanks and soleful dua.

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