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Dubai: BWF hosts lectures, picnic to mark UAE National Day

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December 5, 2017

Dubai, Dec 5:  Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) - Abu Dhabi celebrated the 46th National Day of United Arab Emirates by organizing lectures and a fun-filled picnic at Zabeel Park, Dubai.

Comprised of Beary Muslim brethren hailing from the coastal belt of Karnataka, especially from Mangaluru and Udupi, BWF is known for its charitable and social activities.

The programme with the theme 'Spirit of the Union' began with recitation of holy Quran and was compered by Abdulla Madumoole, general secretary, BWF.

Muhammed Ali Uchil-President, BWF, welcomed the gathering. He recollected his fond memories as an NRI and expressed his love for UAE which provided jobs to hundreds of thousands of Indians cutting across religious lines.

A large number of NRIs including women and kids participated in the event and expressed their gratitude to the rulers of UAE, who put the country on a solid economic foundation and worked to ensure that all residents of UAE, irrespective of their caste, creed or color to gain from and prosper.

A surprise visit by U T Khader, Karnataka Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, added glitter and joy to the celebrations. He lauded BWF for its charity works and expression of gratitude for UAE by celebrating the National Day.

Abdulla Madumoole, Hamza Khader, Rafeeq Krishnapur,Mohamed Siddik Kaup, Imran Ahmed, Nawaj Uchil, Jaleel Gurupur, Mujeeb Uchil, Mohammed Kallapu, Raheed V K and Abdul Rauf conducted a variety of fun-filled activities for the young and old alike – such as various games, quiz and other entertaining programmes.

Siddik Uchil Hameed Gurupur, Rasheed Bijai, Nazeer Ubar, Abdul Majed, Basheer Bajpe, Hanif Ullal, coordinated the programme. Majeed Aathoor, Mohaideen Handel, Abdul saleem, Altaf, Abbobakker and BWF women’s wing members were instrumental in success of the programme, stated a release issued by the organizers.

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Farook.S.
 - 
Wednesday, 6 Dec 2017

Bwf-super picnic,UT khader's presence is really nice.Keep the spirit

Aktar Ahmed
 - 
Wednesday, 6 Dec 2017

Nice program,expressing gratitude to the country we live in is a good thanks giving

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Mangaluru, May 31: Eminent social worker, former Principal of School of Social Work Dr Olinda Pereira, passed away on Sunday.

She was 95.

Mahatma Gandhi Peace awardee Pereira promoted Women’s Education and Development in several States. She has left an indelible mark in the state of Karnataka, India and overseas.

Dr Olinda Pereira publications include: Understanding Children – 1,2,3, Sallak Publications – 1974; Adjustment and its Correlates among Pre-adolescents – Preeti Publications – 1977; Domestic Workers Struggle For Life-A.T.C Publications – 1985.

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