Highland Islamic Forum organises 'A Day with Orphans'

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January 19, 2014

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Mangalore, Jan 19: The medical cell of Highland Islamic Forum (HIF), Mangalore organised 'A Day with Orphans' - a free medical camp for orphaned and poor children from Dakshina Kannada district at Highland Educational and Cultural Centre in the city on Sunday.

Over a hundred children, including girls, from Bantwal taluk and other parts of the district participated in the medical camp, where they underwent a medical examination by doctors.

Speaking on the occasion, HIF president Mohammed Rizwan said that the intention of the medical camp was to look after and promote the health and well-being of orphaned children.

President of Simrah Foundation, Mangalore Dr Abdul Majeed said that the mental, physical and social well-being of orphans and underprivileged children was important for the society to grow as a whole.

He also said that non-governmental or non-profit organisations should be formed for the purpose of engaging in noble work.

Around 15 doctors and physicians from Kasturba Medical College and Medicity clinic, Mangalore including Dr Mubarak from Kerala, Dr Prashanth, Dr Mohammed Ismail and others examined the overall health and fitness of the children.

Mangalore South MLA J R Lobo also participated in the programme.

Local corporator Abdul Rauf, P B Ibrahim and others were present.

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Shadiya
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Saturday, 10 Sep 2016

Masha allah good work mr nazim and team..may allah accept ur hard work.ameen.

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