Dammam: ‘JF Coastal Festival 2016’ brings together NRI families

[email protected] (Media Release)
April 24, 2016

Dammam: The evening weather with stormy wind, rain and drizzling couldn’t change the mood and temperament of Jam’iyyatul Falah’s members and kept the preparation in full swing for “JF Coastal Festival 2016”. It was a radiant and enjoyable social event organized by JF-Dammam Unit, the pioneer in organizing the Family Get Together in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia since 1995.

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“JF Coastal Festival 2016” the twentieth annual event of JF Dammam Unit, which was recently held at Orchid Istirah in Dammam 91 Area under the theme “Our Community is Better Together”. The gathering of 1650 participants with expatriate families mainly from the coastal belt of Karnataka joined together with their relatives and friends. The evening was filled with fun and frolic, Quran recitation competition for children, Quiz competition for adult and games for children and adult with many more prizes and gifts on raffle was announced.

As promised, the event had given a wonderful opportunity to bring together the spirit of Mangalore to create an environment of Festival. Men, women and children had joined the festival of joy and excitement together with their friends and relatives to discover the amazing native atmosphere of Mangalore. The event commenced with Quran recitation by Ibrahim Khader and immediately followed the welcome speech by President Mohamed Wahid. The event was planned, organized and executed under the supervision of event Chairman Nizamuddin Shaikh.

The entire evening was filled with various funs and exciting games like Musical Chair, Sack Race and spot games for boys & men was well organized by sports team. The games for children made them excited to play the different games and attractive prizes were presented to all the winners.

The Kiosk from different FMCG companies such as INDOMINE, AL-KABEER, NADA JUICE, RANI JUICE, SWITZ CAKES, MAZAYA FOOD and ORLANDA MILK had offered lip-smacking food and beverages which attracted and pulled the crowd with their appetizing aroma to taste the sample of their new products. The most attractive Kiosk of the evening was the DANDY Ice Cream, which served different types of flavors and kept the crowd on their toes specially children. The traditional Indian sweet ‘Jalibee’ has engrossed the crowd. The sumptuous dinner with varieties of Indian cuisine was served to delight all the guests throughout the evening.

At the women’s section, children were cherished and enjoyed the fun with different types of games. The women’s organizing committee had skillfully managed the program and brilliantly implemented the games for adult & children and successfully accomplished the task provided to each volunteers. All the winners were presented with attractive prizes. The attractive coupons from JOYALUKKAS & MALABAR GOLD took away the anxious crowd to try their luck to win the lucky draw offered by JOYALUKKAS.

The crowd gazed the felicitation ceremony offered to Shaikh Abdul Gafoor, one of the senior member of Jam’iyyatul Falah and Ex-President of JF-Jubail Unit during the event. Few senior members of JF-Dammam Unit had offered the Shawl as a token of appreciation for his humble & modest contribution to JF.

The mega event of “JF Coastal Festival 2016” was exclusively sponsored by NADA (Al-Othman Agri. Production and Processing Co.), Pan Gulf, Saleh & Abdulaziz Abahsain Co., Expertise Contracting Co., Real Tech Ind., Arabian Expert, Azmeel Group, MEXX Global, AYD Lighting and many others.

The magnificent evening had witnessed the success of the event and displayed the hard-work of the event’s working committee. In the early hours of dawn, thrilled spectators made a reluctant exit from the venue, thoroughly lost in the magical spell cast on them during an unforgettable night. Shahul Hameed proposed vote of thanks immediately after announcing the Winner of Super Mega Prizes.

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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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