Dubai: Muhammad Kunhi conferred HMC United International Peace Award

Dubai, Feb 4: The Hindu Muslim Christian United (HMC United), Dubai, on Thursday, February 1, honoured Mangaluru-based Islamic preacher Muhammad Kunhi with the International Peace Award 2018 for his outstanding contribution to social work in the UAE and India.

NRI activist Abdussalam Deralakatte received the award trophy and certificate on behalf of Muhammad Kunhi from Shakeel Hassan H, founder-president of HMC United and Suhail Al Zarooni in a glittering ceremony at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, The Indian High School, Dubai.

Muhammad Kunchi is the member of Karnataka state Advisory Committee of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. An advocate of peace and communal harmony, he has delivered hundreds of lectures across Karnataka.

He is the manager of Shanti Prakashana, a publishing house located in Manglauru. Shanti Prakashana publishes value based religious literature in Kannada that comprised of socio-cultural, religious and political aspects of Islam.

HMC united was formed with and intent to spread the message of peace and honour those who have surpassed the barriers of caste, creed and religion. HMC United is a platform all set to recognize such efforts.

Suhail Al Zarooni is best known for holding Guinness World Record twice for the years 2002 and 2003 for his collection of over 7,000 model cars.

Addressing the gathering, HMC United founder-president Shakeel Hassan said, "There are forces that are trying hard to disrupt the peace situation and also wanting to put an end to mankind. It is an undeniable fact that there are wars fought everyday and the world sees bloodshed all over. However, we as a collective force are looking at creating a better place for all of us and have decided to institute a Peace Award. Small little steps to unite the members of the world on one single platform and this gives us immense joy and happiness as we spread the message of peace globally."