Dr Faiz launches Karnataka Noble Trophy in Jeddah

February 28, 2016

Jeddah: The formal launch of the Karnataka Nobel Trophy-Season 2 (KNT-2), a cricket tournament conducted by two leading charitable organizations- Jammiyatul Falah(JF) and Karnataka NRI(KNRI) Forum was held in Jeddah on the 16th of February 2016 at the Village Restaurant in Jeddah. The tournament comprising of 10 teams will be held in the months of March/April.

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The tournament was formally launched by Dr. Faiz Al Abideen, Special Adviser to the Royal Family and Chairman of the Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA).

Dr. Faiz, in an inspiring address lauded the contribution of the expatriate communities in the Kingdom and in particular the contribution of the Indians. He praised the people from the State of Karnataka as the crème la crème holding high positions as technocrats, doctors and teachers. He said that the sport of cricket brings people together and creates bonhomie among various communities.

He appreciated the activities of sharing their wealth to support the underprivileged section of the society as it is the responsibility of well to do people. He also highlighted the basic principle of Islam that is Kindness and taking care of others.

He said it is his pleasure to be here to inaugurate the cup launch and promote the unity among all the expatriates and Saudi Nationals. After cup launch he gave an assurance to the Organizers of the tournament as well as to the fans of cricket that he will extend his possible professional support in conducting the tournament and to promote the Cricket in the Kingdom and being a Chairman of the Jeddah Cricket Association, he will allow KNT matches to be played in the government stadium.

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IMA Kuwait hosts online Eid get-together amid covid lockdown

Media Release

June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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